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Ready to make an impact ? Join our award-winning Town Planning team in the heart of Manchester as an Associate or Associate Director .Are you an ambitious, MRTPI-qualified Town Planner with strong planning experience, ideally including energy and infrastructure projects? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your initiative is encouraged and your contributions are recognised? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Associate or Planning Associate Director to join our growing Manchester team.About The Role:Our team works on a diverse portfolio of high-quality projects, making a tangible difference to communities across the UK. You'll be instrumental in planning and delivering a wide range of developments, with a growing focus on our energy and infrastructure client base, including DCO/NSIP, ICO/SIP (in Wales), and major TCPA work. You will also be involved in significant residential, commercial, and strategic site projects, fostering new and existing client relationships and playing a key role in mentoring our junior team members.Your Impact:Promoting large-scale renewable energy developments through various consenting regimes.Contributing to the coordination of projects through the DCO and ICO examination processes, including potential appearances at hearings.Leading the promotion of large to medium-scale residential, mixed-use, employment, and other developments (both brownfield and greenfield) via the Local Plan and planning applications of all sizes and types.Conducting thorough research and site appraisals for our diverse client base.Preparing and lodging appeals, with the potential to appear at Informal Hearings, including DCO/DNS/ICO hearings and supporting Inquiries.Building and nurturing strong, lasting client relationships.Actively contributing to raising the team's profile and supporting business development activities across the North-west region and with our national energy and infrastructure clients.Effectively coordinating internal and external project teams, ensuring robust project management and quality assurance.Sharing line management responsibilities for junior team members of the team, and acting as a mentor.About You:MRTPI qualification.Significant planning experience, ideally including within a consultancy setting and with exposure to energy/infrastructure projects.Exceptional organisational and project management skills.A proactive interest in business growth, including managing client relationships and building a professional network.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.The ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex projects.A personable and strong team-oriented approach.Willingness to travel to project locations, client offices, and other company offices across the UK as required.A full UK driving licence and access to a car.Why Join Us:We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.We do what is right: Industry-leading training and development, paid professional subscriptions, and structured career progression opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals.We are better together: Join a supportive and collaborative team environment, working alongside industry-leading professionals across civil, environmental, transport, and building disciplines.Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK and internationally, creating opportunities for you to develop and shape your career.Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance, discounted gym membership, and much more.Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid and flexible working approach.Discover more about life at Stantec in the UK & Ireland: My Stantec StoriesAbout StantecThe Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.uk@stantec.comand we will talk to you about how we can support you.ReqID: 8912

Job Title: Director of Planning \n Locations: London, Cambridge, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow \n Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Director of Planning to join its nationally recognised Planning and Environmental team. \n This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a strategic leadership position within one of the UK's foremost infrastructure and development consultancies. The business is at the forefront of thought leadership across sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation, delivering projects that shape communities and support future generations. \n Working within a highly collaborative national planning team, you'll play a key role in growing and strengthening the planning offer across the UK while leading major projects and developing high-performing teams. \n The Role \n As Director of Planning, you will provide strategic leadership across the UK planning practice, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive growth, enhance market presence and deliver technical excellence to clients. \n Key Responsibilities \n Leadership & Strategy \n\n • Provide strategic direction to the national Planning practice.\n, • Support the development and delivery of business growth plans.\n, • Lead, inspire and develop teams across multiple regions.\n, • Foster a high-performing and collaborative culture.\n\n Business Development \n\n • Drive work-winning activities and secure major infrastructure and development projects.\n, • Identify emerging opportunities across sectors including energy, transport, water, housing and Net Zero.\n, • Build and maintain a strong external profile within the industry.\n, • Strengthen client relationships and market positioning.\n\n Client & Project Delivery \n\n • Act as lead director on flagship projects and key client accounts.\n, • Deliver high-quality planning advice across complex, multidisciplinary schemes.\n, • Oversee commercial performance, governance and risk management.\n, • Ensure technical excellence and outstanding client service.\n\n Collaboration \n\n • Work closely with planning, environmental, engineering and design teams.\n, • Promote integrated delivery and a one-team approach.\n, • Contribute to innovation and thought leadership initiatives.\n\n People & Culture \n\n • Mentor and develop planning professionals across all levels.\n, • Support talent development and succession planning.\n, • Help attract and retain the industry's best talent.\n, • Champion an inclusive and collaborative working environment.\n\n About You \n You will be an accomplished planning professional with a strong track record of leadership, business development and delivering major projects. \n Requirements include: \n\n • Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited).\n, • Chartered Member of the RTPI.\n, • Extensive consultancy experience, including leadership of high-performing teams.\n, • Proven success in winning and delivering major infrastructure and development projects.\n, • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting regimes, including DCO experience where applicable.\n, • Excellent commercial awareness and experience managing complex client relationships.\n, • An established professional network and recognised industry profile.\n, • Outstanding communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.\n\n Why Apply? \n This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy and influence some of the UK's most significant infrastructure and development projects. You'll have the platform to shape strategy, grow teams and contribute to the industry's response to some of society's biggest challenges, including climate change, sustainable growth and infrastructure delivery. \n Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or \n

Town Planner - ManchesterSalary - Negotiable \n Are you a motivated Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? I'm working with a highly respected, design-led planning consultancy in the heart of Manchester, and they're looking to add a talented planner to their growing team. \n This firm is known for its collaborative culture, exceptional project quality, and genuine commitment to career development. If you're seeking an environment where your voice is heard, your work has impact, and your progression is supported, this could be the perfect move. The Role\n As a Town Planner, you'll work across an exciting mix of residential, commercial, and regeneration projects-ranging from small schemes to large, high-profile developments. You'll be involved in: \n\n • \n Preparing and managing planning applications \n • \n Conducting research and providing sound policy advice \n • \n Supporting senior colleagues with appeals and strategic planning work \n • \n Engaging with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities \n • \n Contributing to high-quality planning statements and reports \n\n You'll join a friendly and knowledgeable team that values initiative, clear communication, and creative thinking. About You\n To be considered, you should have: \n\n • \n A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline \n • \n Ideally MRTPI status (or currently working towards it) \n • \n Strong written and verbal communication skills \n • \n A proactive, organised approach and genuine passion for planning \n • \n Previous consultancy experience is beneficial but not essential \nWhat's on Offer\n\n • \n A competitive salary tailored to your experience \n • \n Clear progression pathway and ongoing professional development \n • \n Supportive leadership and a welcoming team culture \n • \n Flexible working options \n • \n Opportunity to work on some of the region's most interesting projects \n\n If you're looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy where you can make a real impact, I'd love to hear from you.Send me your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat.

The Opportunity \n \n I'm currently working with a growing and highly regarded independent planning consultancy looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join its expanding team in Altrincham. \n This is an exciting time to join the business, which has ambitious growth plans and is currently in the process of opening new offices in Manchester City Centre and Leeds, creating excellent long-term opportunities for career progression, project exposure and leadership. \n The consultancy has built an excellent reputation for delivering commercially focused planning advice across residential, mixed-use, regeneration and strategic development projects. You'll work alongside an experienced team of planning professionals, managing your own projects while supporting junior planners and contributing to the continued growth of the business. \n With a collaborative culture and a strong pipeline of work, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with Directors, build lasting client relationships and play a key role as the company continues to expand across the North of England. \n \n The Role \n \n As a Senior Town Planner, you will: \n\n • Manage a varied portfolio of planning projects from inception through to determination.\n, • Prepare and submit planning applications, planning statements and supporting documentation.\n, • Provide strategic planning advice to developers, landowners, investors and housebuilders.\n, • Lead pre-application discussions with Local Planning Authorities and statutory consultees.\n, • Undertake planning appraisals and identify development opportunities and constraints.\n, • Manage planning appeals where required.\n, • Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams to deliver projects efficiently.\n, • Build and maintain strong client relationships.\n, • Mentor and support junior members of the planning team.\n, • Assist Directors with business development opportunities and help shape the continued growth of the business.\n\n \n About You \n \n The successful candidate would have to be: \n\n • MRTPI Chartered status.\n, • Around 4-8 years' planning experience within a private consultancy or developer.\n, • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.\n, • Experience managing planning applications independently.\n, • Excellent report writing and communication skills.\n, • Strong commercial awareness and client management skills.\n, • The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.\n, • A proactive and collaborative approach.\n, • Full UK driving licence (preferred).\n\n \n Experience across residential development, strategic land, regeneration or mixed-use projects would be advantageous. \n \n What's on Offer \n\n • Competitive salary.\n, • Annual performance bonus.\n, • Hybrid working.\n, • Clear progression opportunities as the business continues to grow.\n, • The opportunity to be part of an exciting expansion into Manchester City Centre and Leeds.\n, • Ongoing CPD and support towards continued professional development.\n, • Exposure to high-profile residential and mixed-use developments.\n, • Supportive and collaborative team culture.\n, • Pension scheme.\n, • Generous annual leave allowance.\n, • Regular team socials and networking events.\n\n \n Why Apply? \n This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Town Planner looking to join an ambitious consultancy at an exciting stage of its growth. With new offices planned in Manchester City Centre and Leeds, there will be genuine opportunities to progress your career, take on greater responsibility and play a key role in shaping the future of the business while working on a diverse portfolio of high-quality planning projects.

About Our Client \n Our client is a dynamic and commercially focused planning consultancy delivering expert planning advice across regeneration, commercial, mixed-use and strategic development projects. They work with developers, investors, landowners, local authorities and private sector clients to unlock opportunities, create value and deliver transformative developments. \n Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, they are seeking an ambitious Senior Town Planner with a passion for regeneration and commercial development to join their growing team. \n \n The Role \n This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of town centre regeneration, employment, retail, leisure, logistics, office, mixed-use and strategic development projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping places, supporting economic growth and delivering commercially successful planning outcomes. \n Depending on experience, the role can be appointed at Town Planner or Senior Town Planner level. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare, submit and manage planning applications, appeals and pre-application enquiries for regeneration and commercial schemes.\n, • Advise clients on development potential, planning strategy, risks and opportunities.\n, • Undertake site appraisals, feasibility studies and planning due diligence for commercial and brownfield sites.\n, • Prepare planning statements, sequential/impact assessments (where relevant), appeal statements and supporting reports.\n, • Lead or support planning strategies for town centre, urban regeneration and mixed-use redevelopment projects.\n, • Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants, architects, surveyors and key stakeholders.\n, • Support stakeholder engagement and consultation processes on complex regeneration proposals.\n, • Manage project programmes, budgets and client expectations effectively.\n, • Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities.\n, • Mentor junior colleagues and provide project leadership (Senior level).\n, • Keep abreast of planning policy changes affecting regeneration, commercial and employment development.\n\n \n About You \n\n • MRTPI qualified (or equivalent experience).\n, • Strong track record delivering regeneration and/or commercial planning projects.\n, • Excellent understanding of development management, plan-making and UK planning policy.\n, • Experience leading client relationships and managing complex planning applications.\n, • Strong commercial mindset with the ability to unlock development opportunities.\n, • Ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to business growth.\n\n \n What’s on Offer \n\n • Competitive salary aligned to experience.\n, • Performance-related bonus opportunities.\n, • Flexible / hybrid working arrangements.\n, • Clear progression pathway within a growing consultancy.\n, • Support for RTPI membership and ongoing CPD.\n, • Opportunity to work on high-profile regeneration and commercial projects.\n, • Entrepreneurial, collaborative and supportive team culture.\n\n \n How to Apply \n If you are looking to progress your planning career and work on projects that shape communities and drive economic growth, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and covering letter for consideration.

Senior Development Manager \n Manchester \n £75k - £95k plus package \n \n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a privately owned place making developer as Senior Development Manager, working on the development and delivery of residential led schemes, including housing and large multi-unit flatted schemes. \n Dynamic and entrepreneurial, this company is a great fit if you’re looking to work in a supportive but ambitious environment with clear career progression. \n \n This is a growth role within the business, reporting into the Development Director as well as having a lot of contact with the MD, and with strong potential for career progression as the development pipeline grows. You will be tasked with taking major sites from the acquisition team and ensuring their smooth progress through appraisals, planning, design & delivery. Strong post-planning skills & experience, as well as project delivery experience, are a must for this role. \n \n The salary for this role is £75,000 - £95,000 plus company benefits which include pension, private healthcare and bonus. \n \n To be suitable for this role, you will be either a strong Development Manager ready to take the next step up or an experienced Senior Development Manager looking for your next challenge. \n You must have previous experience across town planning, financial & development appraisals, and then driving projects through delivery. An ability to think outside the box to move projects forward is also essential. \n \n Responsibilities include: \n\n • Managing and coordinating individual projects across sites\n, • Ensuring projects align and achieve the company’s objective e.g. design specification and financially\n, • Appointing & managing main contractors and sub-contractors\n, • Appointing & managing external consultants\n, • Driving projects through planning, design and delivery.\n\n \n Key requirements: \n\n • Degree qualified and ideally property related\n, • Experienced Senior Development Manager or Development Manager ready to make the step up\n, • Experience of driving residential, ideally BtR, projects through the development process\n, • Currently working for a residential developer\n, • Detailed understanding of how to get projects through the development & delivery process, particularly post-planning\n, • Determined, hungry and ambitious\n, • Ability to work autonomously and independently from the rest of the team\n, • Strong, clear communication style.\n\n

Role: Town Planner or Senior Town Planner \n Salary: Up to 45k \n Location: Manchester Area \n \n Join a respected, boutique planning and development consultancy where you'll have the chance to take real ownership of your work from day one. As part of a small and friendly team, you’ll work closely with highly regarded directors, gaining hands-on experience and insight that will elevate your professional profile and planning knowledge. This is a place where collaboration thrives, hierarchies don’t exist, and everyone’s contribution is valued. \n \n Key responsibilities: \n\n • Support diverse planning projects, including site promotions, applications, and appeals\n, • Draft and review planning documents, including Planning Statements and technical reports\n, • Carry out site visits and coordinate input from multi-disciplinary teams\n, • Monitor project budgets and handle associated invoicing\n, • Engage with Planning Officers, statutory consultees, and specialist consultants\n, • Provide clear, practical planning advice to clients and support colleagues through mentoring\n, • Foster strong client relationships and contribute to business development opportunities\n, • Actively represent the company at professional, networking, and industry events\n\n \n You will have: \n\n • Minimum of 2 years experience\n, • Understanding of UK planning regulations\n, • A degree or higher in Town Planning or a related field\n, • Full driving license\n\n \n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary with discretional bonuses\n, • Ownership on projects from day 1\n, • Exposure to clients\n, • Industry social events - awards evenings, client dinners, races etc\n, • Team social events\n, • Pension contribution\n, • Payment of professional fees\n, • Clear progression pathway with commitment to CPD and training\n\n \n \n If you're interested to hear more, drop me a message or email CPlowright@propsourceconsulting.com. \n Up to £250 for successful referrals.

The Client \n \n Our client is one of the leading real estate consultancies, with a network of 25 offices across the UK, and its’ Planning & Development Team provide a wide variety of planning consultancy services to a range of public and private sector clients. \n \n The Role \n \n Due to continued growth across both the Planning & Development department and wider business, a Director or Senior Director is required to lead client relationships and deliver projects across a range of sectors including but not limited to commercial, residential, rural, renewables and healthcare. \n \n You will support the continued development and expansion of the team, and have the responsibility for driving business growth within the Planning & Development Department. \n With an England wide remit, the role shall be based out of the Manchester office, and travel between the network of offices may be required. \n \n Role Requirements \n \n\n • Chartered Town Planner with MRTPI status (or MRICS Planning + Development).\n, • 10+ years PQE, working with an established client base, and successful experience on growth.\n, • Strong knowledge and understanding of the planning process and legislative framework\n\n \n Employee Benefits \n \n\n • Competitive Salary\n, • Generous annual leave and bank holiday entitlement (plus birthday)\n, • Generous Maternity and Paternity leave\n, • Company Pension Scheme\n, • Cycle to Work scheme\n, • Private Healthcare\n, • Additional Flexible Benefits\n\n \n If you wish to apply for this position or obtain further details, then please contact Andrew Kingsley MRICS on 07879 413 765 or email andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk for more details or to send a copy of your CV. \n

Our ‘Heritage, Townscape and Landscape’ team at Turley is growing. Be part of this and help guide and deliver some of the most high-profile, diverse and interesting projects in the UK. \n \n We are seeking a Heritage specialist with a local knowledge and passion for the city to drive our growth in Manchester and the North West. Our work is very varied and includes residential developments, renewable energy schemes, sports stadia, tall buildings, town/city centre regeneration projects, and commercial development. The position will ideally be based from our Manchester office. \n \n 'This is an exciting time to join the Turley Heritage, Townscape and Landscape team within our vibrant Manchester office. You’ll be helping to lead a dynamic team that strives for excellence and is proactively responding to opportunities within the development sector; delivering some of the more exciting projects across the north of England'' \n Katy Lightbody, Senior Director, Heritage and Townscape \n \n About the role \n \n We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and dedicated Heritage Director, to join our Heritage, Townscape and Landscape team to drive our growth in the North West and lead on delivering exciting projects. In this role you will: \n \n\n • Promote and deliver our heritage services, working closely with other heritage, landscape and townscape specialists in the team and collaborating with wider Turley services.\n, • Provide strategic and commercially informed built heritage advice to clients on complex and high profile projects, underpinned by sound judgement and expert assessment.\n, • Deliver and effectively oversee the highest standard of heritage assessment and be proficient in preparing and reviewing assessments of significance and impact as well as Environmental Impact Assessment.\n, • Adept in positively engaging with statutory bodies and stakeholders including conservation officers and Historic England.\n, • Prepare evidence for planning appeals and act as built heritage expert witness at Hearings and Public Inquiries.\n, • Contribute to the success of our service, as part of the leadership team, through work-winning, being a trusted advisor to clients, robust financial stewardship and proactively assisting with the development and wellbeing of our people.\n, • Be proactive in the marketplace, profile-raising and doing business development in your own way to find new work and retain clients.\n, • Take a proactive approach to developing others, including through effective delegation and line management.\n, • There are also opportunities to support wider team and company strategies and initiatives aligned with personal interest.\n, • Be an exceptional heritage professional with a strong track record and reputation in heritage advice and assessment and the planning and development process in a consultancy environment.\n, • Have a strong track record of business development and work winning.\n, • Have excellent project management experience (both time and resource) of delivering large, complex and high-value projects.\n, • Have strong leadership and line management skills, including delegation, a commercial outlook, robust financial stewardship, client contact, liaison/negotiation with co-consultants/planning stakeholders etc.\n, • Have a strategic outlook, bringing energy, ideas, and positivity.\n, • Be resilient and be able to work independently.\n, • Have developed strong relationships within their network of clients and contacts.\n, • Be a team player, one who enjoys working with and takes pride in developing others.\n\n \n With teams in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Cambridge, Turley Heritage, Townscape and Landscape is respected across the UK for their reputation in delivering expert and robust advice as trusted advisors to clients and promoting development based on informed, well-considered and sound justification. \n \n About you \n \n The ideal candidate will: \n \n\n • Be an exceptional heritage professional with a strong track record and reputation in heritage advice and assessment and the planning and development process in a consultancy environment.\n, • Have a strong track record of business development and work winning.\n, • Have excellent project management experience (both time and resource) of delivering large, complex and high-value projects.\n, • Have strong leadership and line management skills, including delegation, a commercial outlook, robust financial stewardship, client contact, liaison/negotiation with co-consultants/planning stakeholders etc.\n, • Have a strategic outlook, bringing energy, ideas, and positivity.\n, • Be resilient and be able to work independently.\n, • Have developed strong relationships within their network of clients and contacts.\n, • Be a team player, one who enjoys working with and takes pride in developing others.\n\n \n A relevant qualification and IHBC membership or membership of another relevant professional body would be preferred. \n \n About Turley \n \n To find out more about life at Turley - our culture and the learning and development opportunities, as well as what you can expect in terms of salary and benefits, please see the website. \n \n How to apply \n \n If you think that Turley could be the right move for you, please apply in confidence by following the Apply Now link below or email careers@turley.co.uk, providing your CV and a covering letter. \n We welcome applications directly, and would prefer not to receive CVs from recruitment agencies. \n The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK/Ireland by the start of their employment. \n \n Our aim is to be an even more diverse and inclusive company; we celebrate difference and we're actively building more diverse teams. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of background and personal circumstances who meet the criteria set out above. We would love for you to join an organisation that enables you to thrive. If you need any assistance during the recruitment process or we can put in any adjustments for you, please contact Turley’s People & Culture team (careers@turley.co.uk). \n

Benefits \n\n • Flexible working\n, • Hybrid working\n, • Holiday entitlement – 30 days per annum (excluding bank holidays) which includes a wellbeing day and your birthday\n, • Private healthcare\n, • Medicash cashback scheme\n, • 50% gym membership contribution\n, • Cycle to work scheme\n, • Life Assurance\n, • Enhanced maternity leave\n, • Enhanced paternity leave\n\n \n Overview \n Rapleys is a multi-disciplinary property consultancy, offering building consultancy, commercial, planning and residential property services to clients, operating from eight offices across the UK. \n \n We are genuinely recognised as best-in-class for the services we offer and the industries we operate in. That’s because we have built our business around people with authentic expertise, only offering services where we are the stand-out partner of choice. \n \n Our people are what makes Rapleys. We celebrate the individuality and expertise that each person brings and, as a team, we share the same values and work collaboratively, connecting across disciplines, locations and sectors. \n \n We recruit and retain trustworthy, knowledgeable and passionate professionals, and provide a collaborative culture that enables people to thrive. This is a truly exciting time to join the business as we undertake our new growth and development plans. \n \n Job Purpose \n You will provide town planning advice and consultancy services to clients across a variety of sectors, including residential, retail, healthcare, automotive & roadside and commercial. \n \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Provision of commercially astute and timely planning advice across a range of projects and sectors.\n, • Conducting case work as directed by the Project Lead.\n, • The production, co-ordination, submission and management of planning applications, planning appeals and requests for pre-application planning advice.\n, • Proactively liaising and negotiating with clients, planning officers, statutory consultees, external consultants and other third parties, where required.\n, • Undertaking initial planning appraisals.\n, • Undertaking site visits and attending project and client meetings, planning committees and public consultation events, as required.\n, • Working to deadlines and within the parameters, scope and budget of the instruction, and in accordance with our internal QA systems.\n, • Writing reports, interpreting data, and making recommendations.\n, • Demonstrating business development skills through effective client management, attendance at networking events and actively seeking out new work opportunities for all parts of the business.\n\n \n Person Specification \n\n • Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute or working towards full membership.\n, • Strong technical knowledge in the field of town planning and associated legislation, procedures and regulations.\n, • The ability to write clearly and concisely and to develop arguments in written form.\n, • The ability to present information and articulate arguments confidently when speaking.\n, • Committed to continuing professional development through attendance at appropriate training courses and internal CPD sessions and wider reading.\n, • The ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.\n\n \n We are firm believers that a diverse team enhances our company and drives its success. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can feel authentic, contribute their unique strengths, and perform at their best. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please contact Peopleteam@rapleys.com. \n

Looking for your next planning role where you'll work on projects that genuinely make an impact? \n \n If you're an MRTPI Town Planner (or working towards chartership) looking to join a consultancy where your ideas are valued, your development is prioritised, and no two projects are the same, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. \n \n Our client is a dynamic, multidisciplinary consultancy with an outstanding reputation across the UK. Due to continued growth, they're looking to welcome a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to their collaborative and ambitious team. \n \n Why consider this opportunity? \n From day one, you'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across the private and public sectors, including residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, build strong client relationships, and play a key role in shaping communities. \n \n Whether you're looking to broaden your project exposure, take the next step in your career, or join a business that genuinely invests in its people, this role offers the platform to do just that. \n \n What you'll be doing: \n\n • Preparing and managing planning applications and supporting documentation.\n, • Producing planning strategies, site appraisals and development feasibility reports.\n, • Researching planning policy and monitoring legislative updates.\n, • Preparing planning statements and supporting appeals.\n, • Engaging with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary project teams.\n, • Attending site visits and client meetings across a varied project portfolio.\n\n \n What we're looking for: \n\n • MRTPI Chartered Planner (or working towards chartership).\n, • RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.\n, • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.\n, • Excellent communication and report-writing skills.\n, • A proactive, organised individual who enjoys solving complex planning challenges.\n\n \n What's in it for you? \n\n • A genuinely supportive and collaborative team culture.\n, • Clear career progression and ongoing professional development.\n, • The opportunity to work on high-profile, diverse projects.\n, • Flexible working arrangements with a strong focus on wellbeing.\n, • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.\n\n \n Interested? \n When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via sgreeff@cobaltrecruitment.com

Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldâs most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionStart here. Grown Here.We have an opportunity for a Principal Town to work on infrastructure planning projects across the UK, with a particular expertise and focus on DCO projects. We have an impressive portfolio of involvement in major infrastructure projects, including delivery of projects through various consenting regimes including DCOs. We are currently leading on planning applications for renewables and wider energy/electricity related infrastructure, transport, defence, water and much more.You will be able to work on a range of prestigious infrastructure projects for our clients in the energy transition, rail and water development sectors, as well as a range of regional and local developments. AECOM is a market leader in UK infrastructure development, with experience of over 80 DCO projects. Join us now and you could be working on:numerous solar DCOs with a pipeline of future work;carbon capture and storage projects;energy transmission schemes;large aviation and rail projects; andhousing and mixed-use development consenting.We are passionate about delivering planning to support complex projects.As our Town Planning team is national, and we support hybrid working we are flexible in terms of base location. The role can be based from our offices in Basingstoke, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Chesterfield, Leeds, London Aldgate, Manchester, Nottingham and Plymouth, with an option for hybrid working. You will be joining a great team; you will have an interesting and diverse workload and you will be given the opportunity to make the most of your abilities. Here’s what you’ll do:You will be joining a market leading, experienced infrastructure planning team and will, be given the following responsibilities.Project Leadership and DeliveryLead and assist in the delivery of major development applications.Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across various project types.Submit and manage planning applications, including liaising and negotiating with local planning authorities and key stakeholders.Planning and Advisory ServicesProvide planning advice to colleagues and clients on consent requirements and permitted development rights.Produce planning feasibility reports and consent strategies.Write Planning Statements and Design and Access Statements for development applications.Client and Business DevelopmentContribute to business development in specific market sectors, including sector strategy.Identify opportunities and build client relationships.Lead and contribute to the preparation of successful commercial tenders.Collaboration and Stakeholder EngagementWork closely with the Environmental Impact Assessment team.Participate in internal and external meetings with stakeholders.Project and Operational ManagementOversee project management, ensuring quality and adherence to health and safety principles.Does this sound like something you can do, and do well? If so, read on…About our teamAECOM’s rapidly growing Town Planning team plays a key role in delivering major infrastructure and development projects.AECOM is a top ten UK planning consultancy by size, employing more than 70 Chartered or Licentiate Planners. AECOM is also a worldwide leader in environmental and engineering consultancy and working as a planning consultant within AECOM means access to some of the highest profile and prestigious development projects in the UK, working with colleagues operating at the cutting edge of their disciplines as part of the largest UK environmental consultancy.Become part of our Environment business, and collaborate with top-tier planners, impact assessment specialists and project managers to consent a variety of captivating projects, from local developments to major and national infrastructure, from developing planning strategies to obtaining consent and post consent work. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.Come grow with us.QualificationsReady to push the limits of what’s possible?Here’s what we’re looking for:Education & Professional MembershipsDegree in Town Planning or a related discipline.Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or an equivalent professional body.ExperienceSignificant relevant experience of leading applications for planning consent for large infrastructure projects across a range of consenting regimes.Expert witness experience would be advantageous.Client & Stakeholder RelationsClient focus, with good interpersonal skills and a collaborative working approach.Existing relationships with clients and local authorities.A business development mindset, with demonstrable experience of work winning and developing relationships with existing and new clients.SkillsAbility to write clearly and concisely.Ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure.Quality & CommitmentHigh level of commitment to quality.Additional InformationInterested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (3) Anne Marie Flynn | LinkedInAbout AECOMAECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Strategy/PlanningExperience level: AssociateIndustry: Construction

Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionStart here. Grow here. Are you ready to deliver Traffic Control Engineering projects to clients across the UK and internationally?We are looking for a Senior Traffic Control Engineer to work within our national Technology Services business to provide services to a diverse client base - from strategic advisory services through to technical research, design and delivery related engineering services.The Technology Services team works closely with clients and partners, largely in the Transportation Sector, although this role will also support other sectors due to its specialist nature. Our Clients are many and varied and span National Transport Authorities, Combined Authorities, Local Authorities and Contractors as well as the private sector. Current and/or recent project examples are:Bus Corridor Improvements for Transport for London (TfL), Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), West England Combined Authority (WECA), Derbyshire County Council, Swansea City Council, National Transport Authority (NTA) and Glasgow City Council (GCC).Active Travel Improvements for West England Combined Authority (WECA) and National Transport Authority (NTA).Traffic Signal Upgrades for Derbyshire County Council.Public Realm Improvements for City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC).Town Centre Improvements in Folkstonefor Kent County Council (KCC).Highway Network Improvements for Colchester City Council (CCC), CNGS Development.Junction Modernisations for Glasgow City Council (GCC).The team provides technical leadership of projects throughout the project lifecycle from feasibility, preliminary and detailed design stages through to performance monitoring and assessment.Here’s a broad sample of what you’ll do as a Senior Traffic Control Engineer:Deliver: Provide specialist technical consultancy and design services for traffic control engineering projects for internal and external clients. Produce design packages, which may include design layout drawings, design reports, ITS1827 forms, MOVA data sets and works specifications for junctions and crossings. Contribute to RAMS, hazard logs and technical assurance evidence. Provide implementation support in the form of FAT, SAT and MOVA / Bus priority / SCOOT Validation.Prepare and respond to technical queries, departures, and assurance/approval gate reviews.Collaborate: Coordinate with highways, structures, drainage, geotechnical, environment and traffic teams to integrate technology with civil and electrical works where required. Attend meetings and engage with clients at various locations across the UK. Provide support and mentoring to junior members of the teamQuality: Ensure compliance with UK standards and guidance (e.g., DMRB, TSM, TSRGD), CDM 2015 and Safe by Design principles. Support programme, cost, and risk management; contribute to bids, estimates and technical proposals where required. Check that the quality of technical deliverables is in line with the client’s brief and AECOM’s quality procedures.Grow with us! If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just design infrastructure; we also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Transportation page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry. Let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle. QualificationsReady to push the limits of what’s possible?Here’s what we’re looking for:BEng or equivalent in Electrical, Electronics, or Civil Engineering.Knowledge of the latest traffic control engineering design standards, implementation support processes and traffic signal technology applications.Proficiency in producing technically assured deliverables (e.g. AutoCAD, Civils3D), equipment schedules, ITS1827 forms, and MOVA designs inc MOVA data sets and design reports.NHSS8 / HERS registered.Experience in traffic control engineering design and implementation support, especially in MOVA control.Design skills in advanced traffic control modes (MOVA / SCOOT), and operations at junction and corridor level. Additional InformationWe celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.comAt AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.About AECOMAECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: EngineeringExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Construction

About The RoleHippo is recruiting for senior consultants in service design. Service designers take a holistic approach to evaluating our client’s business ecosystem and lead the strategic planning for our client’s services. You’ll co-create new service propositions or evolve existing services and manage relationships between different groups. You’re a champion of user-centred design and also have a strong understanding of Agile methodology and how the different members of an Agile team contribute to service design.[Please note we are looking for candidates who are looking for growth at the Intermediate level; therefore, the advertised salary band represents the entry point for this level, allowing for clear progression within the role, which we are very keen to support.]What you’ll doAs a senior consultant in service design, you’ll be seen by the client project team and senior client stakeholders as a trusted expert in your field. You may perform the role of a service delivery lead overseeing Hippo’s project delivery team. Depending on the size, complexity, and needs of the project, you will manage various dependencies across teams and departments. You will support the team in delivering at pace by working effectively across organisational, technical, and situational boundaries and translating concepts into tangible deliverables for the team to execute on. Contributing to the service design Community of Practice, you may also be a line manager. Hippo will provide exciting opportunities to share your expertise to influence clients and team members and to develop as a leader.Key Responsibilities:Lead strategic planning for the client’s service to ensure it meets business and user needs. Articulate goals for the service through artefacts such as service maps, value propositions or service blueprints.Provide advice and recommendations on potential approaches to organisational problems. Plan and facilitate groups toward a common goal and be the voice of the customer in the room. Generate concepts, proposals and plans for new service propositions, or to evolve and improve existing services. Simplify complex, cross-departmental information and processes, making them understandable to all through visual communication. Skills and experience that you needYou will be an expert at designing services from end to end and improving existing services that are underperforming. Your work will be primarily self-initiated. Experience of working with service/product owners and senior stakeholders is essential, as is the ability to take a pragmatic approach to meeting a client’s needs.You will also:Be confident working with senior stakeholders, demonstrating how user research and service design analysis techniques have been used to support the design decisionsManage relationships effectively, building long-term, strategic partnerships Have advanced experience with Agile deliveryBe able to create trust and authenticity in teams and can respond to challenges. Government Digital Service (GDS) or Public Sector experience is an advantage but not essential.What makes us greatAlongside working with some of the most talented people out there and on-top of a competitive salary, which we’re transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits:Contributory Pension Scheme (Hippo 6% & Employee 2%)25 Days Holiday plus UK Public HolidaysPerkbox access for a wide range of discountsCritical illness coverLife assurance and death in service coverVolunteer daysCycle-to-work scheme for the avid cyclistsSalary sacrifice electric vehicles schemeSeason ticket loansFinancial and general wellbeing sessionsFlexible benefits scheme with options of:Private health coverPrivate dental coverAdditional company pension contributionsAdditional holidays (up to an extra 2 days)Wellbeing contributionCharity contributionsTree plantingDiversity, Inclusion and Belonging at HippoAt Hippo, we’re dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive.We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices.Hi, we’re Hippo At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data-informed evidence, human-centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes.We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human-centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world. Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. Have a look through our Website at Our Story & Purpose, Our Culture & Values, Case Studies and Our Solutions & Services to find out some more!Hippo LocationsWe are headquartered in Leeds and have offices across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide but you need to be located within reasonable travelling distance from one of our offices. Given the dynamic nature of a consulting business, you may be required to work on-site at a Hippo office or at an in/out of town client location for a number of days per week (client dependent) and therefore candidates will need to be open/flexible to travel and working on one of those sites at least 2 days per week. We offer a generous relocation support package of up to 8,000 (please ask for terms and conditions) to help make your move a smooth one.LocationVarious LocationsAdvertising Salary57,500 - 66,000 + BenefitsVacancy TypePermanentDivision:Service DesignLevel:Senior Consultant

Joining ArupArup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!The OpportunitiesAround the globe, Arup’s Cities, Planning and Design (CPD) portfolio brings specialist knowledge to a range of challenges including delivering major infrastructure, strategies to achieve sustainable economic development, supporting the transition to sustainable energy, embedding social value, preparing policy frameworks to support growth, conserving valuable built and natural environments and engaging with our stakeholders to achieve inclusive decision making. Across the UK we have a growing team of Policy Planners within our national Town Planning business who are working on a wide range of exciting projects responding to the new Government’s growth agenda and directly shaping the future of places. Our policy planners work with a diverse portfolio of clients including central government, local and devolved authorities, developers and infrastructure providers. We are working on some of the most challenging and high profile planning projects in the country, from supporting MHCLG with local plan and digital reform, to developing masterplans, strategies and governance to realise the next generation of New Towns. We also work closely with Local Authorities to manage the production of Local Plans, draft policies and prepare evidence bases, for example in respect of climate change, infrastructure and Green Belt. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work hat has meaning to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. Is this role right for you?We are looking for Principal level Policy Planners with a background in cities, planning policy, strategic planning, governance and delivery vehicles. As a Principal Policy Planner you will be responsible for managing assignments for a mix of public and private sector clients; and will work with a wide range of consultants from across Arup’s disciplines. You will manage client relationships with government departments, local authorities, project and property developers, infrastructure operators, and other organisations across the public and private sectors. Additionally, you will help develop the town planning business through pursuing strategic opportunities, winning new contracts, and managing senior relationships.You will have the following knowledge and skills:Degree in town planning or similar equivalent degree (e.g. geography) & Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)Good knowledge of planning legislation and planning policy.Understanding of how to prepare policy documents and to advice clients on policy issues at all levels – national through to local.Experience of attending client meetings and general contributions to the development of a town planning business.Ability to articulate complex issues concisely, write reports, present effectively, and manage client relationships.Commercial/financial management that can be applied to the profitable management of projects.Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Rachel Connolly at rachel.connolly@arup.com - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this emailWhat We Offer youAt Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.Different People, Shared ValuesArup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at . We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rachel Connolly at rachel.connolly@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.Our Application ProcessTo understand what to expect next, please visit Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.Recruitment AgenciesWe have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.#TOWNPLANNINGUKIMEAJOBS

About The RoleHippo Digital is recruiting for Senior Delivery Managers to join our growing consultancy. Delivery Managers work with our clients to embed agile ways of working and support your multi-disciplined teams to focus on the priorities to deliver the associated product or services. You’ll also run ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives and show and tells. As a Senior Consultant, specialising in Delivery, you’ll already be an expert in your field. You’ll also be a leader of people and teams and advocate for user-centred design approaches. Hippo will provide exciting opportunities to share your expertise with, and influence, clients and team members, and to continue to develop as a leader.[Please note we are looking for candidates who are looking for growth at the Intermediate level; therefore, the advertised salary band represents the entry point for this level, allowing for clear progression within the role, which we are very keen to support.]Your role in a nutshell:Help to build and maintain the team on-site, making sure that they are motivated, happy, and working well togetherIdentify obstacles and help the team to overcome themFacilitate and track team risks and dependenciesHelp the team to focus on the priorities to deliver the product or serviceEncourage and facilitate continuous improvement of the delivery teamCoach and mentor team members and others to apply the most appropriate agile and lean tools and techniquesBuild great relationships with your team and stakeholdersSkills and experience that you needPeople are at the centre of everything we do. We’re a diverse and close-knit community united by a love for solving complex problems for our clients and their users. We take a common sense approach to getting things done. We get things wrong, we learn from experience and we adapt. We stay curious and never stop learning.We don’t need you to have any certificates or qualifications, but we do need to be confident that you can demonstrate experience in:Delivering complex digital projectsAgile project management and working practices (SCRUM/Lean/DSDM/APMG)Leading teams of various configurations and sizes, from a fully resourced consultancy team to running hybrid consultancy/client teamsCollaboration and project management toolsUnderstanding of user centred design principles and practicesWhat makes us greatAlongside working with some of the most talented people out there and on-top of a competitive salary, which we’re transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits:Contributory Pension Scheme (Hippo 6% & Employee 2%)25 Days Holiday plus UK Public HolidaysPerkbox access for a wide range of discountsCritical illness coverLife assurance and death in service coverVolunteer daysCycle-to-work scheme for the avid cyclistsSalary sacrifice electric vehicles schemeSeason ticket loansFinancial and general wellbeing sessionsFlexible benefits scheme with options of:Private health coverPrivate dental coverAdditional company pension contributionsAdditional holidays (up to an extra 2 days)Wellbeing contributionCharity contributionsTree plantingDiversity, Inclusion and Belonging at HippoAt Hippo, we’re dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive.We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices.Hi, we’re Hippo At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data-informed evidence, human-centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes.We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human-centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world. Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. Have a look through our Website at Our Story & Purpose, Our Culture & Values, Case Studies and Our Solutions & Services to find out some more!Hippo LocationsWe are headquartered in Leeds and have offices across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide but you need to be located within reasonable travelling distance from one of our offices. Given the dynamic nature of a consulting business, you may be required to work on-site at a Hippo office or at an in/out of town client location for a number of days per week (client dependent) and therefore candidates will need to be open/flexible to travel and working on one of those sites at least 2 days per week. We offer a generous relocation support package of up to 8,000 (please ask for terms and conditions) to help make your move a smooth one.LocationVarious LocationsAdvertising Salary57,500 - 66,000 + BenefitsVacancy TypePermanentDivision:DeliveryLevel:Senior Consultant

At OFG we believe increating a better work life balance The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role. Job Title: Outdoor Education and PE Instructor Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am 4.00pm Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) + Travel allowance Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only no sponsorship available About the Role Do you believe the best learning happens outdoors? Are you passionate about helping children build confidence, resilience and independence through adventurous, active learning? At Underley Garden School, we're looking for an enthusiastic Outdoor Education & PE Instructor to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your passion for outdoor learning and physical education, delivering engaging experiences that inspire pupils with Special Educational Needs to achieve more than they ever thought possible. Every day is different. From Forest School activities and outdoor adventures to PE sessions, educational visits and Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, you'll create memorable learning experiences that develop physical skills, emotional wellbeing, teamwork and self-confidence. What you will be doing Planning and delivering engaging Outdoor Education and PE sessions for pupils with diverse learning needs. Creating inclusive activities that promote confidence, independence, teamwork and wellbeing. Assessing pupil progress and adapting learning to maximise achievement. Leading educational visits, outdoor learning experiences and Duke of Edinburgh activities. Completing risk assessments and maintaining high standards of health and safety for all activities, equipment and learning environments. Maintaining outdoor resources, tools and equipment to ensure safe and effective learning. Building positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues while promoting outstanding behaviour and engagement. Contributing to the ongoing development of an innovative outdoor learning curriculum. What you will bring Experience planning and delivering Outdoor Education and/or Physical Education programmes. Experience leading learning within a classroom or outdoor educational environment. Excellent behaviour management and communication skills. The ability to inspire, motivate and engage learners of varying ages, abilities and confidence levels. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage support staff and resources effectively. Driving licence required It would be advantageous if you hold: Level 3 Forest School Programme Leadership qualification (or Level 2 working towards Level 3). Paediatric First Aid qualification. Food Hygiene Certificate. Experience delivering Forest School or outdoor learning programmes. About Us Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities. Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our pupils and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs. At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care. Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales in a commutable distance of Lancaster, Cumbria and surrounding areas. For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running. Why Join Us? We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions Your Wellbeing Matters mental health support and physical health checks Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits Hundreds of UK and international discounts Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 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Town Planner Looking to take the next step in your planning career with a consultancy that's making serious waves across the UK? We're hiring a driven Town Planner to join our Manchester office at one of the country's most respected multi-disciplinary firms.What's on offer: ·

Town Planner - Manchester Salary - Negotiable Are you a motivated Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? I'm working with a highly respected, design-led planning consultancy in the heart of Manchester, and they're looking to add a talented planner to their growing team.

DM Town Planning Officer Greater Manchester £35 p/h Umbrella Initial minimum 3-month contract offered with potential to extend. Job Ref - 67496 We are looking for an DM Planning Officer, to provide additional support to a busy Local Authority DM Planning Team in the Greater Manchester area. In this role you be required to assist with householder planning applications and related lawful development certificates. The role would be hybrid with both office and WFH, and normally the LPA would ask that you work the majority of the week in the office as per their Corporate WFH policy. ·Hybrid working available. ·Local Authority DM planning experience essential. ·A Full Driving Licence is Essential for site visits. ·Access to a vehicle for visits throughout the Borough is desirable Carrington West Pay Rate - £35 per hour Umbrella Please call Alfie Jacobs on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you

Town Planner Looking to take the next step in your planning career with a consultancy that's making serious waves across the UK? We're hiring a driven Town Planner to join our Manchester office at one of the country's most respected multi-disciplinary firms. What's on offer: ·A nationally recognised consultancy with a major presence in the planning sector ·Hybrid working to keep things flexible ·A wide variety of exciting projects across sectors ·A lively, supportive team that knows how to work hard and have fun ·Real career progression and development opportunities What we're looking for: ·Around 12 months' experience in town planning (public or private sector) ·A degree or master's in Town Planning or a related discipline ·Someone proactive, collaborative, and keen to grow within a fast-paced consultancy environment If you're early in your career and want to grow with a company that opens doors, this is your chance to get stuck into meaningful work and build something brilliant. This role will move quickly and is a unique opportunity so please get in touch as soon as possible. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed). If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply, and then we can consider you for other positions

Planning Strategy Manager (Local Plans Manager) Greater Manchester Area £65-80 p/h dependant on experience Initial 6-month contract with potential to extend. Job Ref - 67461 We are looking for an experienced Planning Policy specialist to provide additional management support to a busy Local Authority Planning Policy Team during a particularly intensive period of work. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a high-performing and well-established team, helping to maintain delivery standards during a period of significant demand. You will need to be a supportive and hands-on manager who is comfortable rolling up your sleeves and providing practical support to the team. A strong background in Local Plan Examination is essential. You will need previous experience of either leading or coordinating a Local Plan Examination, including appearing at examination hearings and providing evidence to an Inspector. You will also need previous management experience, ideally with 2+ years of managing and supporting planning professionals. Role Specific · Hybrid working available (office attendance flexible depending on experience and circumstances) · 37 hours per week · Part-time options can be considered · Hourly rate is dependent on experience, so please · Local Authority experience essential · Local Plan Examination experience essential · Previous management experience required Carrington West Pay Rate - £Dependant on Experience Please call Alfie Jacobs on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you

Job Title: Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Altrincham Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting an ambitious and growing planning and development consultancy with the appointment of an Associate Director to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a consultancy at an exciting stage of its growth, with genuine opportunities to take on increased responsibility, develop client relationships and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business. The Role As an Associate Director, you will play a key role in the continued growth and development of the consultancy, combining project leadership, client management, business development and team development. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of projects, work closely with Directors and senior stakeholders, and play an important role in the continued success and growth of the business. Key Responsibilities: Managing and leading a diverse portfolio of planning projects from inception through to completion. Providing strategic and commercially focused planning advice to a range of clients. Leading on complex planning applications, development proposals and planning strategies. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders. Acting as a senior point of contact for clients and providing high-quality, commercially aware planning advice. Managing project teams and coordinating external consultants and technical specialists. Reviewing planning policy, planning history and development constraints to formulate effective planning strategies. Identifying opportunities and potential risks at an early stage and developing proactive solutions. Supporting Directors with the continued growth and development of the business. Developing new client relationships and contributing to business development and fee generation. Growing your own professional network and identifying new opportunities. Supporting the development and delivery of the consultancy's growth plans. Supporting, mentoring and developing junior and senior members of the planning team. Contributing to recruitment and team-building activities as the business continues to grow. Representing the consultancy at meetings, events and industry functions.About You: Relevant degree in Town Planning, Geography, Environmental Planning or a related discipline. Significant experience within town planning, ideally gained within a planning consultancy. Strong understanding of the UK planning system, planning policy and development management. Proven experience managing complex planning projects and providing strategic planning advice. Strong client-facing experience with the ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships. Commercially aware with a proven interest in business development and winning new work. Strong leadership and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience mentoring and developing junior members of a planning team. RTPI Chartered or working towards MRTPI is highly desirable. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous.What's on Offer: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Option to buy or sell additional annual leave. Company bonus scheme. Company pension. Career break policy. Flexible and hybrid working opportunities. Diverse and interesting project portfolio across the UK. Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression. Opportunity to develop and grow your own team. Strong involvement in business development and strategic growth. Supportive and collaborative working environment. * Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing consultancy. This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate Director or experienced Senior Planner looking to take the next step in their career and play a genuine role in the growth of a successful planning consultancy. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP, so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or

Job Title: Director of Planning Locations: London, Cambridge, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Director of Planning to join its nationally recognised Planning and Environmental team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a strategic leadership position within one of the UK's foremost infrastructure and development consultancies. The business is at the forefront of thought leadership across sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation, delivering projects that shape communities and support future generations. Working within a highly collaborative national planning team, you'll play a key role in growing and strengthening the planning offer across the UK while leading major projects and developing high-performing teams. The Role As Director of Planning, you will provide strategic leadership across the UK planning practice, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive growth, enhance market presence and deliver technical excellence to clients. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Provide strategic direction to the national Planning practice. Support the development and delivery of business growth plans. Lead, inspire and develop teams across multiple regions. Foster a high-performing and collaborative culture.Business Development Drive work-winning activities and secure major infrastructure and development projects. Identify emerging opportunities across sectors including energy, transport, water, housing and Net Zero. Build and maintain a strong external profile within the industry. Strengthen client relationships and market positioning.Client & Project Delivery Act as lead director on flagship projects and key client accounts. Deliver high-quality planning advice across complex, multidisciplinary schemes. Oversee commercial performance, governance and risk management. Ensure technical excellence and outstanding client service.Collaboration Work closely with planning, environmental, engineering and design teams. Promote integrated delivery and a one-team approach. Contribute to innovation and thought leadership initiatives.People & Culture Mentor and develop planning professionals across all levels. Support talent development and succession planning. Help attract and retain the industry's best talent. Champion an inclusive and collaborative working environment.About You You will be an accomplished planning professional with a strong track record of leadership, business development and delivering major projects. Requirements include: Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited). Chartered Member of the RTPI. Extensive consultancy experience, including leadership of high-performing teams. Proven success in winning and delivering major infrastructure and development projects. Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting regimes, including DCO experience where applicable. Excellent commercial awareness and experience managing complex client relationships. An established professional network and recognised industry profile. Outstanding communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy and influence some of the UK's most significant infrastructure and development projects. You'll have the platform to shape strategy, grow teams and contribute to the industry's response to some of society's biggest challenges, including climate change, sustainable growth and infrastructure delivery. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Senior / Principal Town Planner Location: Manchester, Leeds or Sheffield I am currently working with a leading engineering consultancy specialising in large infrastructure and environmental projects across the UK, who are looking for a talented Senior Town Planner or Principal Town Planner to join their team in either their Manchester, Leeds or Sheffield office. Role Overview You will play a key role in leading the planning aspects of large-scale infrastructure and environmental projects across the UK. This will involve managing planning applications, providing strategic planning advice, engaging with stakeholders and ensuring projects meet relevant planning requirements. Key Responsibilities ·Lead strategic planning activities for major infrastructure and environmental projects. ·Provide expert planning advice and manage planning applications through the relevant processes. ·Liaise with local planning authorities, statutory consultees, clients and other key stakeholders. ·Support the delivery of complex projects from inception through to completion. ·Mentor and support junior members of the planning team. ·Contribute to the continued growth and development of the planning team and wider business. Requirements ·Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline. ·Significant town planning experience, ideally within a consultancy environment. ·Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and the planning system. ·Experience working on infrastructure, environmental or other complex development projects would be advantageous. ·Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills. ·Chartered membership of the RTPI is preferred. Benefits ·Competitive salary. ·Comprehensive benefits package. ·Car allowance. ·Death in service and health insurance. ·Opportunities for professional development and career progression. ·The opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of major UK infrastructure and environmental projects. If you are a Senior Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career, or a Principal Town Planner looking for a new challenge, this could be a great opportunity to join a consultancy that genuinely encourages its staff to progress, develop and grow. If you'd like to find out more, please give me a call on (phone number removed) or email . Job Reference: 68804

On behalf of a leading Architectural practice in Manchester, Conrad Consulting are looking to recruit a professional and experienced Architectural Technologist. This position is to be based on a full time, permanent basis within one of the region's most reputable Architectural studios. They are based in close proximity to the main public transport links and have a lovely, modern office in the centre of Town. This highly-reputable practice have a fantastic reputation across the UK. They have increased their reach to offer a wider array of services to an ever expanding reach of high-profile private and public sector clients. Their project work typically falls within the Residential sector, included in this are several medium/high-rise developments and bespoke dwellings. They also have several new projects in the Commercial sectors. Owing to a strong pipeline of projects due to kick-off later this year (2026) and into next our client are looking to bolster their team in Manchester through the hiring of an experienced, Qualified Architectural Technologist that meets the following criteria: • To hold a relevant Architectural Qualification (Degree, HNC, HND)., • Have a minimum 2 years post-qualification experience (UK based experience preferred)., • Full proficiency using REVIT Software, AutoCAD would also be beneficial., • All project experience will be considered. However Residential experience is preferred., • Working understanding of UK Building regulations and the planning process is essential. In reward for this unique opportunity you will be presented with the chance to work on significant, large-scale projects from the offset and be mentored by one of the UK's most inspiring Architectural teams. A competitive salary is on offer between £32,000 - £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience. For more information on this role, please get in touch with Will at Conrad Consulting using the contact details provided