Senior Planner - Exeter, United Kingdom - WSP

WSP

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Exeter, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it's vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

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Your Impact

Determine welldefined data collection methods for identifying and compiling observational, spatial, operations, and environmental data from multiple matrices for projects, research, and surveys.
Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS data, and other visualization tools to determine exact locations of project areas, site impact, and associated physical, urban, economic, and political sensitivities.
Prepare and assist with completing general plans, specific/master plans, community plans, zoning codes, comprehensive plans, permitting policies and/or development standards for assigned projects, with a particular emphasis on land use and urban planning.
Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, reporting, and record compliance and retention.
Perform professional land/urban planning work and conduct investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys to gain further information on a particular problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to plan for future needs affecting land use, development, utilities, infrastructure, construction, and/or transportation to control and guide development and renewal.
Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, models, infographics, and 3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
Prepare, coordinate, and facilitate public involvement and consensusbuilding meetings in support of client project work, answering public questions on behalf of the client, and assisting with longrange planning efforts on mediumsized projects.
Prepare drafts of technical memos, meeting minutes, transmittals, presentations, and other written materials summarizing research with findings and conclusions.
Read, interpret, compose, and review Planning Reports, Categorical Exclusions, EA's, EIRs, and other technical documents.
Provide analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of facts and data obtained during field and site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate

- to high-level threat mitigation and development activities to minimize impacts to the health of the community, population, local economy, and environment.

Assist with overseeing and working with crossfunctional teams in executing project work.
Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
Conduct research as appropriate and assist with proposal development.
Exercise responsible and ethical decisionmaking regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related field (or equivalent experience.)
5 to 7 years of experience working in the land/urban planning field, actively engaging in general plans, specific/master plans, zoning code updates, public involvement, and regulatory compliance for a variety of client projects relating to development, construction, infrastructure, transportation, environment, resiliency, revitalization, and/or adaptation.
Competent analytical skills and prior experience with research techniques, local/regional geography, culture, and ecology.
Working knowledge and experience with relevant zoning laws, permitting requirements, notification and compliance practices, and applicable Regional/State/Federal regulatory framework.
Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulatory and permitting agencies.
Project management experience with small to midlevel projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and nontechnical audience.
Highly capable selfleadership with attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
Experience with disciplinespecific software (i.e., CAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up).
Proficiency with technical business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
Developed critical thinking and problemsolving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify