We are seeking to receive expressions of interest from experienced Town Planners throughout the UK! This is an exciting time to join Arup. We are experiencing significant growth in our planning business so are looking for talented and experienced town planners to join our national award-winning town planning team, delivering some of the most complex and challenging projects throughout the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new chapter at Arup and help us grow our business. Our Senior, Principal and Associate Town Planners work on a wide range of projects including infrastructure across energy, water, road, rail, airports, homes, science, industry and technology facilities as well as developing policy and spatial strategy. We also work across the project lifecycle from inception through to delivery on-site.

We provide a holistic service to meet the aspirations and needs of developers, communities, local planning authorities and central government. As winners of the RTPI’s Planning Excellence Awards in recent years, our clients expect us to provide innovative, professional and reliable advice. We are seeking Senior, Principle and Associate Town Planners in some of our offices across the UK and can offer flexibility on which office you choose to work from on a hybrid basis.

We are interested in speaking with individuals who possess the following qualifications and skills.

Degree and/or masters in town planning or similar such as geography.
Good knowledge of one or more of infrastructure consenting, consenting homes or other facilities through TCPA or developing planning policy
Ability to articulate complex issues, write reports, present effectively and manage client relationships.
Experience managing clients and team members.
Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).
Experience of budget management and work winning/bid writing advantageous.

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 [email protected] 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/

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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.

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