Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. To find out more about our Planning Consultancy business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/town-planning-and-masterplanning As one of the largest and best respected planning teams in the UK, the Planning Consultancy team specialise in providing commercial planning advice to a wide-range of private and public sector clients. It is an established front end team which advises on complex development proposals throughout all stages of the planning process. Our projects range from complex city centre regeneration sites, high density housing, strategic land promotion, repurposing town centres, retail development, sports and leisure, logistics and major business parks, through to detailed listed building reuse. We act for developers, home builders, registered providers, financial institutions, strategic promoters, retailers and operators, local authorities and public sector organisations. We are proud to be involved in leading some of the UK’s largest and most high-profile schemes. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic team players with a can do attitude. Candidates will have a proven ability to deliver to a high standard, strong communication skills, 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 Planner with a good knowledge and experience of the planning process including planning applications, permitted development, policy frameworks, plan promotion and the appeal process. You will be well versed in using critical thinking to prepare planning appraisals and strategies, the preparation of all planning documentation for developments, the associated negotiations with planning authorities and stakeholders, with ideally some experience of EIA. You will have demonstrable experience, with the confidence and initiative to run projects themselves, but also work within a team on large scale projects. You will have an appetite for business development and ideally private sector experience, but this is not a pre-requisite. A little more about your role… Devising planning strategies, assessing site’s planning history and relevant planning policies contained within a development plan; as well as national planning policy and guidance. Preparing briefing notes that set out the likelihood of achieving planning permission for housing or other uses. Drafting planning statements in a clear and persuasive way, to support development proposals. Leading planning aspects in multidisciplinary teams delivering planning projects. Attending site visits, design team and client meetings. Managing project delivery and budgetary control. Working collaboratively with colleagues from across WSP, for example in the Transport or Sustainability Teams, to ensure their advice is factored into the combined advice provided to clients by WSP. Monitoring planning applications and liaising with clients and teams to respond to consultation feedback. Managing smaller projects and supporting senior colleagues and Directors on large schemes. Liaising with internal and external clients and statutory bodies, and public consultation, as necessary. Assisting with tender works and business development. Attending events. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… Degree level qualification in town planning. Chartered status (MRTPI / NIPA Strong technical skills A commercial approach to planning consultancy and development. A desire to work in a growing planning team, surrounded and supported by a raft of fellow professionals. Strong organisational and communication skills. Strong analytical skills Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. L1-JC2