2 Freelance Opportunities jobs in Washington
Career Opportunities within Planning | Expression of Interest

Newcastle upon Tyne, North East
Stantec
Posted 24 days ago
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Are you an experienced Town Planner looking for a new opportunity with an established, growing team? Do you want to work on a variety of exciting projects, that offer fantastic career development possibilities? If so, then Stantec could be for you!
We are looking to recruit a number of Planning professionals at various different levels to join our expanding teams across the UK. We have planning teams based in Bristol, Taunton, Cardiff, Birmingham, Reading, Kings Hill, London, Cambridge, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow. If you are interested in being considered for our open vacancies or would like to share your interest in Stantec for the future, please submit an application with us.
Click on the link to read more about projects we are involved with: you
+ You will ideally be a chartered MRTPI town planner, or working towards it.
+ You will have proven planning experience either from a consultancy, private sector or public sector environment.
+ We deliver a wide range of projects but a track record in residential, mixed-use, strategic, commercial and energy projects is particularly advantageous.
+ You will have experience of preparing, submitting and negotiating planning applications of a variety of sizes and type.
+ For more senior hires, experience of lodging appeals and appearing at informal hearings is advantageous.
+ You will have proven experience in coordinating internal and external project teams, ensuring quality assurance on projects.
+ You will have the ability to build and maintain client relationships, providing quality advice and service.
+ You will ideally have local knowledge of, and a track record of working in the region you are interested in joining. However, relocators will be considered.
+ Ideally hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.
Why join us?
+ **People culture:** We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed
+ **Award winning workplace** : Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.
+ **Growth:** We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
+ **Great Benefits:** Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more
+ **Flexible working** : Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working
+ **Professional development:** Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions
**About Stantec**
The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK& we will talk to you about how we can support you.
**ReqID:** 7145
We are looking to recruit a number of Planning professionals at various different levels to join our expanding teams across the UK. We have planning teams based in Bristol, Taunton, Cardiff, Birmingham, Reading, Kings Hill, London, Cambridge, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow. If you are interested in being considered for our open vacancies or would like to share your interest in Stantec for the future, please submit an application with us.
Click on the link to read more about projects we are involved with: you
+ You will ideally be a chartered MRTPI town planner, or working towards it.
+ You will have proven planning experience either from a consultancy, private sector or public sector environment.
+ We deliver a wide range of projects but a track record in residential, mixed-use, strategic, commercial and energy projects is particularly advantageous.
+ You will have experience of preparing, submitting and negotiating planning applications of a variety of sizes and type.
+ For more senior hires, experience of lodging appeals and appearing at informal hearings is advantageous.
+ You will have proven experience in coordinating internal and external project teams, ensuring quality assurance on projects.
+ You will have the ability to build and maintain client relationships, providing quality advice and service.
+ You will ideally have local knowledge of, and a track record of working in the region you are interested in joining. However, relocators will be considered.
+ Ideally hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.
Why join us?
+ **People culture:** We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed
+ **Award winning workplace** : Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.
+ **Growth:** We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
+ **Great Benefits:** Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more
+ **Flexible working** : Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working
+ **Professional development:** Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions
**About Stantec**
The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK& we will talk to you about how we can support you.
**ReqID:** 7145
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Career opportunities in the Water Sector - Northern England and Scotland | Expression of Interest

Newcastle upon Tyne, North East
Stantec
Posted 24 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Join Stantec's Growing Water Sector Team!**
At Stantec, we're building on what has been a highly successful period of growth for our water team. We partner with clients across the UK and Ireland on iconic projects, leveraging our local expertise and global presence to help clients achieve their ambitious AMP8 targets and beyond.
**Why Stantec?**
We pride ourselves on our diverse expertise, from designing nature-based solutions and improving water quality to reducing overflows, boosting biodiversity, and leading in hydraulic modelling, water reuse and recycling, and digital innovation. Our team is making a real impact on every facet of the water sector.
As we gear up for AMP8, we're offering numerous career development opportunities and exciting roles for those looking to advance their careers. Joining Stantec, you could be working on award-winning projects, and collaborating with industry-renowned colleagues, making a real difference in your community.
If improving water quality, mitigating climate change, and ensuring a resilient water supply is important to you, Stantec is the perfect place to join. With every community, we redefine what's possible.
Learn more about our projects and team here: Water.
**What we offer**
+ **People culture:** Friendly, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
+ **Award winning workplace** : Named as one of the UK's best places to work in Glassdoor's annual Employee Choice Awards 2025, and named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.
+ **Benefits** : Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance, discounted gym membership, and more.
+ **Flexible working** : Locations and arrangements to suit your needs.
+ **Revolutionary projects** : Work on award-winning water sector projects across the UK and Ireland.
+ **Excellent team members** : Collaborate with and learn from industry-renowned water sector professionals.
+ **Training and development** : Industry-leading and first-of-its-kind training and paid professional subscriptions.
**About You**
We have a wide range of opportunities in engineering, environmental services, modelling, project or programme management, digital, strategic advisory services, and related disciplines. Previous experience in the water sector is advantageous, but we welcome candidates with transferable skills eager to make an impact.
You'll align with Stantec's values of put people first, do what is right, we are better together, and we are driven to achieve.
**Office Locations**
We have nearly 30 locations across the UK and Ireland offering flexibility no matter where you are. Within the North of England, Stantec is at the forefront of transformative projects, driving sustainable development and innovative water solutions. Locally, we collaborate with Northumbrian Water, Scottish Water, United Utilities and Yorkshire Water, and offer opportunities to work with other water sector organisations across the UK and Ireland.
When you join, your home office in the North of England or Scotland could be:
+ Edinburgh
+ Glasgow
+ Leeds
+ Manchester
+ Newcastle
+ Warrington
Learn more about our locations here: UK & Ireland Offices.
**About Stantec**
The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
**ReqID:** 6800
At Stantec, we're building on what has been a highly successful period of growth for our water team. We partner with clients across the UK and Ireland on iconic projects, leveraging our local expertise and global presence to help clients achieve their ambitious AMP8 targets and beyond.
**Why Stantec?**
We pride ourselves on our diverse expertise, from designing nature-based solutions and improving water quality to reducing overflows, boosting biodiversity, and leading in hydraulic modelling, water reuse and recycling, and digital innovation. Our team is making a real impact on every facet of the water sector.
As we gear up for AMP8, we're offering numerous career development opportunities and exciting roles for those looking to advance their careers. Joining Stantec, you could be working on award-winning projects, and collaborating with industry-renowned colleagues, making a real difference in your community.
If improving water quality, mitigating climate change, and ensuring a resilient water supply is important to you, Stantec is the perfect place to join. With every community, we redefine what's possible.
Learn more about our projects and team here: Water.
**What we offer**
+ **People culture:** Friendly, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
+ **Award winning workplace** : Named as one of the UK's best places to work in Glassdoor's annual Employee Choice Awards 2025, and named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.
+ **Benefits** : Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance, discounted gym membership, and more.
+ **Flexible working** : Locations and arrangements to suit your needs.
+ **Revolutionary projects** : Work on award-winning water sector projects across the UK and Ireland.
+ **Excellent team members** : Collaborate with and learn from industry-renowned water sector professionals.
+ **Training and development** : Industry-leading and first-of-its-kind training and paid professional subscriptions.
**About You**
We have a wide range of opportunities in engineering, environmental services, modelling, project or programme management, digital, strategic advisory services, and related disciplines. Previous experience in the water sector is advantageous, but we welcome candidates with transferable skills eager to make an impact.
You'll align with Stantec's values of put people first, do what is right, we are better together, and we are driven to achieve.
**Office Locations**
We have nearly 30 locations across the UK and Ireland offering flexibility no matter where you are. Within the North of England, Stantec is at the forefront of transformative projects, driving sustainable development and innovative water solutions. Locally, we collaborate with Northumbrian Water, Scottish Water, United Utilities and Yorkshire Water, and offer opportunities to work with other water sector organisations across the UK and Ireland.
When you join, your home office in the North of England or Scotland could be:
+ Edinburgh
+ Glasgow
+ Leeds
+ Manchester
+ Newcastle
+ Warrington
Learn more about our locations here: UK & Ireland Offices.
**About Stantec**
The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
**ReqID:** 6800
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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