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At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Role Overview
As part of a global team of over 2,000 professionals, the Town Planning Team delivers an extensive portfolio of Planning and Consents solutions across a diverse range of high‑profile infrastructure projects for critical industries including Rail, Water, Energy, Transport and Airports. In this role you will play a key part in the development and delivery of planning advice and solutions across the company’s full portfolio.
Responsibilities
* Assist the team with the management and delivery of various frameworks and projects specifically related to infrastructure.
* Analyse legislation, national and local planning policies to guide client proposals and facilitate successful consenting.
* Coordinate consent applications (including planning applications/TWAOs and DCOs).
* Manage reports, including planning appraisals and supporting information for planning applications and other submissions.
* Support the development of partnership‑based stakeholder relationships to ensure the delivery of client‑focused solutions.
* Mentor colleagues to support career progression and team success.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* A recognised planning qualification, and at least 5 years post‑qualification experience.
* Chartership or working towards chartership with the RTPI.
* Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and its application to infrastructure projects.
* Experience of (or a keen desire to develop a career in) consenting infrastructure schemes, including water, energy, waste, highways, rail, airports, ports, etc.
* Ability to apply relevant policy and legislation to define effective consenting strategies.
* Experience of bidding/tendering for internal and external opportunities and strong commercial awareness.
Values & Culture
Joining Jacobs connects you locally and globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business and believe that by supporting one another through a culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working to support your potential.
As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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