In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move it's vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond… To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: www.wsp.com The Planning Consultancy team in Birmingham specialise in providing advice to a wide-range of private and public sector clients. We provide advice and support on development proposals throughout the planning process. Our projects range from complex city Centre regeneration sites, tall buildings, strategic urban extensions, repurposing town centres, retail development, sports and leisure, logistics and major business parks, energy schemes, through to detailed listed building reuse. We are proud to be involved in leading some of the UK's largest and most high-profile schemes. We are looking to recruit a committed team player and leader with a 'win-win' focus. The candidate will have significant experience, a proven ability to manage and deliver to a high standard, passion to share their knowledge and a desire to learn and contribute to the on-going success of our team. You will be an experienced Associate or Associate Director with extensive knowledge and experience of the planning process including, EIA, EIP / plan promotion, appeals and public inquiries. You will be experienced at managing and leading major developments, the associated negotiations with planning authorities and stakeholders, and project managing multi disciplinary teams, ideally some experience as expert witness. You will have a track record of client management and development and an appetite to work with Directors to grow your business network and the profile of the team. As one of the world's leading engineering, professional services and technical consultancy firms, at WSP, we're passionate about the big questions. And big answers, naturally. For us that's all about reaching beyond the expected, to do work that'll make a profound impact felt long into the future.