Associate Town Planner - London, United Kingdom - WSP

WSP

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready

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.

See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond

Across the UK we are looking to recruit Associate to Associate Director Planners, with good understanding of the UK planning system, to help meet the needs of our clients and projects.

Your new role, what's involved?

Providing support and guidance to junior consultants and overseeing their work
Organising and managing work in a professional and responsible manner, collaborating closely across multidisciplinary planning, land and environmental teams
Providing technical advice to clients and managing their consenting requirements
Project management with effective budgetary control
Desk studies, research, data management and report writing.
Leading and preparing tender submissions and where required presenting to tenderers.

You will be experienced at the preparation of all planning documentation for infrastructure projects, engagement with key stakeholders including planning authorities and statutory consultees.

The role requires a good grounding in statutory procedures applicable to the consenting of infrastructure projects, including EIA.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for this post which will also include exposure to both internal and external clients.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Degree level qualification in town planning.
Chartered status
Experience of delivering planning consents for infrastructure projects, working with multidisciplinary teams.
Sound knowledge and experience of the UK planning

What's in it for you?
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Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important - whether that's for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

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Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work.

We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP's Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

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Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the "WSP Hour" which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

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Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that's why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that's chartership, training or mentoring.