Joining Arup

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The Opportunity 

Arup’s Planning team are involved in a variety of nationally significant infrastructure schemes across energy and transport sectors including; solar, wind, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, electricity transmission, nuclear, high speed rail, major highway schemes and airport expansion projects. To meet the needs of our clients and projects we are looking to strengthen our planning team to guide development proposals and support applications for consent for major infrastructure schemes through the decision-making and post-decision processes.

We are looking for Senior level town planners with experience or a passion for the delivery of consents for major infrastructure schemes. Training and mentoring will be available to enable progression into more senior technical or management roles. You will join the Cities, Planning and Design Group, which includes a national town planning team and in the Midlands comprises a team of 16 planners across offices in Birmingham, Nottingham and Sheffield. Our offices are all in city centre locations and easily accessible by public transport and you will be welcome to work in any of Arup’s offices in addition to remotely from home  You will report to Associate or Associate Director team members, oversee the work of more junior team members and collaborate with Arup’s multi-disciplinary teams across our 15 offices in the UK.

A Senior Planner is responsible for supporting the Team Leader and Associates within the planning team on a diverse range of planning projects. A Senior Planner will take a key role in preparing consent applications, and often take responsibility for a specific aspect of a project (e.g. drafting a report and meeting with clients or key stakeholders) and for smaller projects will be responsible for the delivery of the project in accordance with a client’s objectives, timescales and budget. 

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 do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. 

Requirements:

BSc in Town Planning or similar. You may be a Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI). A background in town planning - ideally within private sector working and infrastructure projects. Experience of drafting planning reports/strategies for clients, managing the preparation of planning applications and data analysis.  Depth and breath of planning consent and policy experience across a range of sectors.  Understanding of commercial frameworks. 

Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Thalia Rodriguez at thalia.rodriguez@arup.com - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities, please sign up to our Talent Community; https://arupwhg.avature.net/talent where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you. 

 

What We Offer you

At 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 Values

Arup 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 www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. 

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 Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

 

Recruitment Agencies

We 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.

Closing date - 11th of October 2024