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Stantec

29d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid, Senior & Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    Architecture & Urban Planning
  • Cardiff

AI generated summary

  • You should be a chartered MRTPI planner or pursuing it, with proven planning experience, project negotiation skills, client relationship-building, and ideally local knowledge. Full UK driving licence preferred.
  • You will prepare and negotiate planning applications, coordinate project teams, build client relationships, and leverage local knowledge in your region.

Requirements

  • You will ideally be a chartered MRTPI town planner, or working towards it.
  • You will have proven planning experience either from a consultancy, private sector or public sector environment.
  • We deliver a wide range of projects but a track record in residential, mixed-use, strategic, commercial and energy projects is particularly advantageous.
  • You will have experience of preparing, submitting and negotiating planning applications of a variety of sizes and type.
  • For more senior hires, experience of lodging appeals and appearing at informal hearings is advantageous.
  • You will have proven experience in coordinating internal and external project teams, ensuring quality assurance on projects.
  • You will have the ability to build and maintain client relationships, providing quality advice and service.
  • You will ideally have local knowledge of, and a track record of working in the region you are interested in joining. However, relocators will be considered.
  • Ideally hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.

Responsibilities

  • You will have experience of preparing, submitting and negotiating planning applications of a variety of sizes and type.
  • For more senior hires, experience of lodging appeals and appearing at informal hearings is advantageous.
  • You will have proven experience in coordinating internal and external project teams, ensuring quality assurance on projects.
  • You will have the ability to build and maintain client relationships, providing quality advice and service.
  • You will ideally have local knowledge of, and a track record of working in the region you are interested in joining. However, relocators will be considered.

FAQs

What locations are available for the Town Planner positions?

We have planning teams based in Bristol, Taunton, Cardiff, Birmingham, Reading, Kings Hill, London, Cambridge, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.

What qualifications are needed to apply for the Town Planner roles?

You will ideally be a chartered MRTPI town planner or working towards it, with proven planning experience from a consultancy, private sector, or public sector environment.

Is experience with specific project types preferred?

Yes, a track record in residential, mixed-use, strategic, commercial, and energy projects is particularly advantageous.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, we offer industry-leading training and development, as well as paid-for professional subscriptions.

What is the company's approach to work-life balance?

We promote a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

Can I apply if I am not currently located in the region?

Yes, relocators will be considered for the positions.

What kind of benefits does Stantec offer?

We provide a competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with options to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance, discounted gym membership, and more.

Is Stantec an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and prohibits discrimination based on various grounds, ensuring equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Do I need a driving license for the role?

Ideally, candidates should hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.

What should I do if my experience doesn't exactly align with the job description?

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly match, as we value diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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Stantec

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1954
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. The Stantec community unites approximately 25,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work—engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning—begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Our local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients'​ needs in more creative and personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.