Description What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. The Planning Consultancy team based in Leeds city centre specialise in providing commercial planning advice to a wide-range of private and public sector clients. It is an established front end development team which advises on development proposals throughout all stages of the planning process from feasibility, plan promotion, application, EIA and appeal. Our projects range from complex city centre regeneration sites, tall buildings, high density housing, data and energy centres, strategic site promotion, social infrastructure including schools, repurposing town centres, retail development, sports and leisure, logistics and major business parks, through to detailed listed building reuse. We act for developers, land owners, home builders, registered providers, financial institutions, strategic promoters, retailers and operators. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic team players with a can do attitude. Candidates will have some private sector consultancy or local authority experience, 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 a planner or senior 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. 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. A little more about your role… · Preparing and submitting planning applications, across the UK. · Preparing planning appraisals and assisting multidisciplinary teams working on planning projects. · Attending site visits across the UK and design team and client meetings. · Managing smaller projects and supporting senior colleagues and Directors on large schemes. · Collaborating with WSP colleagues, statutory bodies, and public consultation. · Preparing fee proposals and input to tenders. · Attending networking events. · Strong technical skills What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… · Ideally you will be RPTI accredited. · Degree level qualification in town planning (or equivalent). · 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 · Drive and determination Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today. L1-JC2