Principal Town Planner - Scotland, United Kingdom - Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald
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Scotland, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for it's employees? Mott MacDonald is a global consultancy whose people do exactly that.

You will be responsible for supporting the planning team on a range of planning and consenting projects.

Working alongside the full range of technical disciplines Mott MacDonald offers on some of the largest and complex infrastructure and development projects.

Key responsibilities as a Principal Town Planner shall include:

  • Preparing inputs and potentially leading bids for new work.
  • Supporting more junior members of staff in their development


Working as part of the planning team to deliver a range of planning projects, including working alongside and potentially project managing other disciplines as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

You will be required to have the following skills and experience:

  • Degree and/or Masters in Town Planning
  • Extensive town planning experience
  • Chartered Member of the RTPI
  • Experience of working with a range of client bodies including both private sector and public sector
  • Previous experience of, and having an active role in the delivery of varied infrastructure, regeneration and environmental projects,
  • Experience in overseeing, and/or project managing multidisciplinary projects
  • Experience of team working to support the delivery of projects.
  • Experience of bid preparation
  • Experience of financial accountability for projects and delivery of projects within budget
If you meet 80% or more of what we're looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn't know we need.


Job Profile

  • We are seeking a Principal Town Planner to join our expanding town planning team and support us in the delivery of a range of major projects. This is to support and grow our capabilities in providing strategic advice and securing planning approvals across a range of sectors, including infrastructure, climate resilience, defence, highways, rail, education, health, housing, employment and mixeduse regeneration and waste focused schemes.
  • The team are embracing agile working day to day and across the region and so this role can be flexible in terms of location, but we are looking for someone who may have a preference to join us in our Glasgow or Edinburgh office.
    About the business unit
Environmental and social considerations are central to Mott MacDonald's Purpose and its offerings across all sectors and territories. Our environment and social business provides essential services and innovative solutions which anticipate our clients' needs across all sectors.
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How to apply
Mott MacDonald is Work180 accredited - which means we actively support and encourage women to join our work force


Benefits we offer:

  • Pension matched up to 7%
  • Life insurance
  • An annual professional institution subscription
  • Continuous development opportunities because we want you to thrive
  • Agile/flexible working because life isn't 9
  • Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies for parents and care givers
  • Annual company performance bonus scheme
  • Subject to company performance
  • Flexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans.
  • The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes
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Other Information

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.

We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments.

We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
More about Mott MacDonald
We're a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

  • Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
  • A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.
  • Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

Job Ref

  • 64149BR

Recruiter Contact

  • Steven Johnston

Country

  • United Kingdom

Region/State

  • Scotland

Discipline

  • Environment

Sector

  • Water

Website Region

  • Europe and Central Asia

Website Sector

  • Environment
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