22 Land Use Planner jobs in the United Kingdom

Development Planning Advisor

Closing Date: 25/08/2025

Salary: Grade 5: £36,246 - £39,942

Location: (200029) Flexible, (202787) Bangor

Contract type: Permanent

Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)

Interview Date: Week Commencing 15/09/2025

Post number: 200029, 202787

The role

Are you passionate about shaping sustainable development in Wales? Do you want to help safeguard our natural resources while playing a key role in planning the places where we live, work, and thrive?

We're looking for two Development Planning Advisors to join our expert team within Natural Resources Wales. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with experience in environmental assessment or the town and country planning system who are ready to make a real impact.

You'll provide authoritative environmental advice to Local Planning Authorities and other stakeholders, helping to shape everything from housing and infrastructure to energy and agriculture. Your work will influence both strategic development plans and individual planning applications, covering topics such as flood risk, biodiversity, water quality, landscape, and more.

You'll engage with a wide variety of development proposals-from national infrastructure projects to local regeneration schemes-and work alongside technical specialists across NRW to deliver evidence-based, timely, and effective input.

This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone who enjoys collaboration, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is confident communicating complex issues to a range of audiences. Your advice will help ensure that development in Wales is sustainable, resilient, and aligned with our environmental responsibilities.

We offer a supportive, flexible working environment including hybrid options, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to influence real-world outcomes that benefit people and nature alike.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the NRW office at the above location and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

What you will do

• Produce Advice to Local Development Plans, including advice on their Strategic Environmental Assessment (with the support of the Development Planning Advisor (6) on technically complex, high-risk proposals) ensuring the advice is robust, evidence based and delivered to deadline.
• Produce Advice to preapplication enquiries, development management consultations, Development of National Significance and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (with the support of the Development Planning Advisor (6) on technically complex, high-risk development proposals) ensuring NRW advice is robust, evidence based and delivered to deadline.
• Preparation of information in relation to challenges against NRW development planning advice, including attendance at Appeals and Inquiries.
• Development of effective customer relationships (internal and external) and ensuring a good understanding of customer needs.
• Identify opportunities to influence local Development projects and plans at the earliest opportunity.
• Maintain auditable records of actions and outcomes to justify and demonstrate that all legal and procedural requirements have been met.
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
• Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills

In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method .

1. Experience in development planning processes and working with the development sector.
2. Experience of applying and reviewing environmental impact assessments.
3. Able to communicate effectively with Local Planning Authorities, business and the public, explaining complex issues and gaining support by influencing.
4. Strong and effective self-management and organisational skills.
5. Able to analyse complex information and situations, solve problems and make sound judgements.
6. Able to write clear, concise documents.
7. Able to work well as part of a team and lead virtual task groups.

Development Planning Advisor

Closing Date:  25/08/2025

Salary:  Grade 5: £36,246 - £39,942

Location:  (200029) Flexible, (202787) Bangor

Contract type:  Permanent

Work pattern:  Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)

Interview Date:  Week Commencing 15/09/2025

Post number:  200029, 202787

The role

Are you passionate about shaping sustainable development in Wales? Do you want to help safeguard our natural resources while playing a key role in planning the places where we live, work, and thrive?

We're looking for two Development Planning Advisors to join our expert team within Natural Resources Wales. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with experience in environmental assessment or the town and country planning system who are ready to make a real impact.

You'll provide authoritative environmental advice to Local Planning Authorities and other stakeholders, helping to shape everything from housing and infrastructure to energy and agriculture. Your work will influence both strategic development plans and individual planning applications, covering topics such as flood risk, biodiversity, water quality, landscape, and more.

You'll engage with a wide variety of development proposals—from national infrastructure projects to local regeneration schemes—and work alongside technical specialists across NRW to deliver evidence-based, timely, and effective input.

This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone who enjoys collaboration, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is confident communicating complex issues to a range of audiences. Your advice will help ensure that development in Wales is sustainable, resilient, and aligned with our environmental responsibilities.

We offer a supportive, flexible working environment including hybrid options, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to influence real-world outcomes that benefit people and nature alike.

As an organisation we support flexible working.  You will be contracted to the NRW office at the above location and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

What you will do

• Produce Advice to Local Development Plans, including advice on their Strategic Environmental Assessment (with the support of the Development Planning Advisor (6) on technically complex, high-risk proposals) ensuring the advice is robust, evidence based and delivered to deadline. 
• Produce Advice to preapplication enquiries, development management consultations, Development of National Significance and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (with the support of the Development Planning Advisor (6) on technically complex, high-risk development proposals) ensuring NRW advice is robust, evidence based and delivered to deadline. 
• Preparation of information in relation to challenges against NRW development planning advice, including attendance at Appeals and Inquiries. 
• Development of effective customer relationships (internal and external) and ensuring a good understanding of customer needs.
• Identify opportunities to influence local Development projects and plans at the earliest opportunity. 
• Maintain auditable records of actions and outcomes to justify and demonstrate that all legal and procedural requirements have been met.
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
• Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). 

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills

In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method .

1. Experience in development planning processes and working with the development sector. 
2. Experience of applying and reviewing environmental impact assessments. 
3. Able to communicate effectively with Local Planning Authorities, business and the public, explaining complex issues and gaining support by influencing. 
4. Strong and effective self-management and organisational skills. 
5. Able to analyse complex information and situations, solve problems and make sound judgements. 
6. Able to write clear, concise documents. 
7. Able to work well as part of a team and lead virtual task groups.

Development Planning Advisor

Closing Date:  25/08/2025

Salary:  Grade 5: £36,246 - £39,942

Location:  (200029) Flexible, (202787) Bangor

Contract type:  Permanent

Work pattern:  Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)

Interview Date:  Week Commencing 15/09/2025

Post number:  200029, 202787

The role

Are you passionate about shaping sustainable development in Wales? Do you want to help safeguard our natural resources while playing a key role in planning the places where we live, work, and thrive?

We're looking for two Development Planning Advisors to join our expert team within Natural Resources Wales. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with experience in environmental assessment or the town and country planning system who are ready to make a real impact.

You'll provide authoritative environmental advice to Local Planning Authorities and other stakeholders, helping to shape everything from housing and infrastructure to energy and agriculture. Your work will influence both strategic development plans and individual planning applications, covering topics such as flood risk, biodiversity, water quality, landscape, and more.

You'll engage with a wide variety of development proposals—from national infrastructure projects to local regeneration schemes—and work alongside technical specialists across NRW to deliver evidence-based, timely, and effective input.

This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone who enjoys collaboration, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is confident communicating complex issues to a range of audiences. Your advice will help ensure that development in Wales is sustainable, resilient, and aligned with our environmental responsibilities.

We offer a supportive, flexible working environment including hybrid options, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to influence real-world outcomes that benefit people and nature alike.

As an organisation we support flexible working.  You will be contracted to the NRW office at the above location and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

What you will do

• Produce Advice to Local Development Plans, including advice on their Strategic Environmental Assessment (with the support of the Development Planning Advisor (6) on technically complex, high-risk proposals) ensuring the advice is robust, evidence based and delivered to deadline. 
• Produce Advice to preapplication enquiries, development management consultations, Development of National Significance and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (with the support of the Development Planning Advisor (6) on technically complex, high-risk development proposals) ensuring NRW advice is robust, evidence based and delivered to deadline. 
• Preparation of information in relation to challenges against NRW development planning advice, including attendance at Appeals and Inquiries. 
• Development of effective customer relationships (internal and external) and ensuring a good understanding of customer needs.
• Identify opportunities to influence local Development projects and plans at the earliest opportunity. 
• Maintain auditable records of actions and outcomes to justify and demonstrate that all legal and procedural requirements have been met.
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
• Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). 

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills

In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method .

1. Experience in development planning processes and working with the development sector. 
2. Experience of applying and reviewing environmental impact assessments. 
3. Able to communicate effectively with Local Planning Authorities, business and the public, explaining complex issues and gaining support by influencing. 
4. Strong and effective self-management and organisational skills. 
5. Able to analyse complex information and situations, solve problems and make sound judgements. 
6. Able to write clear, concise documents. 
7. Able to work well as part of a team and lead virtual task groups.

Development Planning Advisor

Closing Date:  25/08/2025

Salary:  Grade 5: £36,246 - £39,942

Location:  (200029) Flexible, (202787) Bangor

Contract type:  Permanent

Work pattern:  Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)

Interview Date:  Week Commencing 15/09/2025

Post number:  200029, 202787

The role

Are you passionate about shaping sustainable development in Wales? Do you want to help safeguard our natural resources while playing a key role in planning the places where we live, work, and thrive?

We're looking for two Development Planning Advisors to join our expert team within Natural Resources Wales. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with experience in environmental assessment or the town and country planning system who are ready to make a real impact.

You'll provide authoritative environmental advice to Local Planning Authorities and other stakeholders, helping to shape everything from housing and infrastructure to energy and agriculture. Your work will influence both strategic development plans and individual planning applications, covering topics such as flood risk, biodiversity, water quality, landscape, and more.

You'll engage with a wide variety of development proposals—from national infrastructure projects to local regeneration schemes—and work alongside technical specialists across NRW to deliver evidence-based, timely, and effective input.

This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone who enjoys collaboration, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is confident communicating complex issues to a range of audiences. Your advice will help ensure that development in Wales is sustainable, resilient, and aligned with our environmental responsibilities.

We offer a supportive, flexible working environment including hybrid options, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to influence real-world outcomes that benefit people and nature alike.

As an organisation we support flexible working.  You will be contracted to the NRW office at the above location and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

What you will do

• Produce Advice to Local Development Plans, including advice on their Strategic Environmental Assessment (with the support of the Development Planning Advisor (6) on technically complex, high-risk proposals) ensuring the advice is robust, evidence based and delivered to deadline. 
• Produce Advice to preapplication enquiries, development management consultations, Development of National Significance and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (with the support of the Development Planning Advisor (6) on technically complex, high-risk development proposals) ensuring NRW advice is robust, evidence based and delivered to deadline. 
• Preparation of information in relation to challenges against NRW development planning advice, including attendance at Appeals and Inquiries. 
• Development of effective customer relationships (internal and external) and ensuring a good understanding of customer needs.
• Identify opportunities to influence local Development projects and plans at the earliest opportunity. 
• Maintain auditable records of actions and outcomes to justify and demonstrate that all legal and procedural requirements have been met.
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
• Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). 

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills

In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method .

1. Experience in development planning processes and working with the development sector. 
2. Experience of applying and reviewing environmental impact assessments. 
3. Able to communicate effectively with Local Planning Authorities, business and the public, explaining complex issues and gaining support by influencing. 
4. Strong and effective self-management and organisational skills. 
5. Able to analyse complex information and situations, solve problems and make sound judgements. 
6. Able to write clear, concise documents. 
7. Able to work well as part of a team and lead virtual task groups.

**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
**A little more about your role.**
Specifically supporting the Development team, who provide transport planning, civil infrastructure and urban design support on development and masterplanning projects, the appointment will play a key role in the team's growth aspirations in Cambridge, across East Anglia / the East of England, and nationally. We are looking to recruit a Technical Director with a development transport planning background who should already be embedded within the local and regional market and will have a focus on client facing activities, business growth, market strategy and technical leadership and will play an integral part in supporting the initiative to diversify our team, in terms of both staff numbers and revenue.
The successful candidate will be proven at winning and delivering new work within a multi-disciplinary consultancy environment with experience across both the public and private sectors. A sector specialism would be an added advantage (though not essential). They will also be experienced at managing large multi-disciplinary tender proposals and will be responsible for identifying opportunities for new work with existing and new clients, existing sector leads within the team and colleagues across the wider WSP business.
Key aspects of the role include:
+ Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, leveraging a network of clients, co-professionals and colleagues to help win work and increase market share for the Development team.
+ Liaising with the Regional Director for Development South and local office lead in setting and agreeing appropriate growth targets and plans.
+ Liaising with public / private sector clients and key stakeholders, such as local planning authorities, to build trusted relationships
+ Providing technical advice to clients and supporting them through the planning and design process.
+ Exhibiting and demonstrating behaviours and attitudes in accordance with WSP's core values.
+ Working closely with colleagues to ensure coordination across the Development team and sharing of market intelligence, best practice and innovation.
+ Leading and supporting bids, including reviewing and authorising submissions, demonstrating commercial and technical added value.
+ Acting as Project Director for major projects and strategically important commissions.
+ Supporting all aspects associated with H&S / Corporate Responsibility and ensuring the team complies with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality).
The Development Team is a well-established and high performing part within the Planning and Development discipline which includes over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implementation and handover.
Our vision is to be recognised as the best Development team in the industry. We strive to achieve this through continuous improvement and a management structure comprising of four pillars, namely; Technical Excellence, People, Clients and Operational Excellence.
We help our clients to promote, implement and manage sustainable development, from pre-feasibility through to planning consent; establish plans and provision for how an area, its accessibility, and needs, will develop over time and guide sustainable future development; and develop multi-disciplinary design from concept through to detailed design and construction.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ Degree level qualification in transport planning or civil engineering
+ Chartered status
+ Commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in having identified and subsequently delivered new business opportunities
+ Excellent inter-personal skills with established leadership and management capabilities and experience
+ Proven track record of work winning
+ A broad range of relevant project experience
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
#LI-HR1
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**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.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._

**What if you could shape a career as unique as you?**
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
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 2025 and beyond.
To find out more about our Development business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Development team specialises in providing high level advice and design to public and private sector clients on planning and design issues relating to Highways, Drainage, Flood Protection, Earthworks and Service Co-ordination across all development sectors, such as Residential, Industrial and Commercial, health, education and sports. This diversity in projects provides the opportunity to grow your technical skills, whilst having the opportunity to work on exciting projects of various scales across the Midlands.
We are seeking to recruit at Associate Director level to lead our transport planning team in Birmingham.
**YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?**
You will have the opportunity to leading our transport planning team, working our senior leadership team, to develop and grow the team, whilst delivering for our clients. Client liaison, assisting in preparing fee proposals, developing business through your network (as we help you to grow this) and work winning duties are therefore a key part of the role.
Each day will present different challenges and opportunities, from supporting your team and colleagues through their goals and professional development, to finding solutions to unlock developments for our clients. Your role will be varied, sometimes leading the projects taking responsibility for day-to-day project management and project leadership, and other times working with colleagues to provide multi-disciplinary advice across the development process, from early concept development, leading to planning applications or stakeholder negotiations to help secure deliverable and sustainable planning consents.
You can expect to be active on a number of projects/client accounts at any given time. You will be supported by a team of experienced technical staff of various grades.
We will expect you to ensure your projects are delivered to budget, programme and technical standards and meet QA, CDM and HSE requirements.
**WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE**
+ Substantial post graduate (or equivalent) experience and either have been awarded Chartered status (Such as TPP, CEng, MIHT) or have equivalent commercial experience and responsibility. You should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of and experience in transport planning as well as a wide knowledge of the Development Industry.
+ The ability to produce technical reports for a variety of stakeholders, site appraisals and write the relevant sections of environmental statements. You will have a good knowledge of the relevant design guidance such as DMRB and Local Authority Design Guides, LTN 1/20 and Manual for Streets.
+ Good written and spoken communication skills and be aware of current and emerging technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability. You will be able to direct and check the use of relevant software, ideally including standalone junction capacity software such as Junctions 10 and LinSig.
+ An approach to vision led planning, responding to current and future climate, transport and sustainability challenges faced by the development industry.
+ A consultancy background with a bias towards private sector work, but with an understanding of public sector requirements.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
**#L1-JC2**
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**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.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._

**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
**A little more about your role.**
Specifically supporting the Development team, who provide transport planning, civil infrastructure and urban design support on development and masterplanning projects, the appointment will play a key role in the team's growth aspirations in and around Leeds and nationally. We are looking to recruit a Technical Director/Director with a development transport planning background who should already be embedded within the local and regional market and will have a focus on client facing activities, business growth, market strategy and technical leadership and will play an integral part in supporting the initiative to diversify our team, in terms of both staff numbers and revenue.
The successful candidate will be proven at winning and delivering new work within a multi-disciplinary consultancy environment with experience across both the public and private sectors. A sector specialism would be an added advantage (though not essential). They will also be experienced at managing large multi-disciplinary tender proposals and will be responsible for identifying opportunities for new work with existing and new clients, existing sector leads within the team and colleagues across the wider WSP business.
Key aspects of the role include:
+ Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, leveraging a network of clients, co-professionals and colleagues to help win work and increase market share for the Development team.
+ Liaising with the Regional Director for Development South and local office lead in setting and agreeing appropriate growth targets and plans.
+ Liaising with public / private sector clients and key stakeholders, such as local planning authorities, to build trusted relationships
+ Providing technical advice to clients and supporting them through the planning and design process.
+ Exhibiting and demonstrating behaviours and attitudes in accordance with WSP's core values.
+ Working closely with colleagues to ensure coordination across the Development team and sharing of market intelligence, best practice and innovation.
+ Leading and supporting bids, including reviewing and authorising submissions, demonstrating commercial and technical added value.
+ Acting as Project Director for major projects and strategically important commissions.
+ Supporting all aspects associated with H&S / Corporate Responsibility and ensuring the team complies with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality).
The Development Team is a well-established and high performing part within the Planning and Development discipline which includes over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implementation and handover.
Our vision is to be recognised as the best Development team in the industry. We strive to achieve this through continuous improvement and a management structure comprising of four pillars, namely; Technical Excellence, People, Clients and Operational Excellence.
We help our clients to promote, implement and manage sustainable development, from pre-feasibility through to planning consent; establish plans and provision for how an area, its accessibility, and needs, will develop over time and guide sustainable future development; and develop multi-disciplinary design from concept through to detailed design and construction.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ Degree level qualification in transport planning or civil engineering
+ Chartered status
+ Commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in having identified and subsequently delivered new business opportunities
+ Excellent inter-personal skills with established leadership and management capabilities and experience
+ Proven track record of work winning
+ A broad range of relevant project experience
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
#L1-JC2
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**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.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
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**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
**A little more about your role.**
Specifically supporting the Development team, who provide transport planning, civil infrastructure and urban design support on development and masterplanning projects, the appointment will play a key role in the team's growth aspirations in and around Manchester and nationally. We are looking to recruit a Technical Director/Director with a development transport planning background who should already be embedded within the local and regional market and will have a focus on client facing activities, business growth, market strategy and technical leadership and will play an integral part in supporting the initiative to diversify our team, in terms of both staff numbers and revenue.
The successful candidate will be proven at winning and delivering new work within a multi-disciplinary consultancy environment with experience across both the public and private sectors. A sector specialism would be an added advantage (though not essential). They will also be experienced at managing large multi-disciplinary tender proposals and will be responsible for identifying opportunities for new work with existing and new clients, existing sector leads within the team and colleagues across the wider WSP business.
Key aspects of the role include:
+ Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, leveraging a network of clients, co-professionals and colleagues to help win work and increase market share for the Development team.
+ Liaising with the Regional Director for Development South and local office lead in setting and agreeing appropriate growth targets and plans.
+ Liaising with public / private sector clients and key stakeholders, such as local planning authorities, to build trusted relationships
+ Providing technical advice to clients and supporting them through the planning and design process.
+ Exhibiting and demonstrating behaviours and attitudes in accordance with WSP's core values.
+ Working closely with colleagues to ensure coordination across the Development team and sharing of market intelligence, best practice and innovation.
+ Leading and supporting bids, including reviewing and authorising submissions, demonstrating commercial and technical added value.
+ Acting as Project Director for major projects and strategically important commissions.
+ Supporting all aspects associated with H&S / Corporate Responsibility and ensuring the team complies with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality).
The Development Team is a well-established and high performing part within the Planning and Development discipline which includes over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implementation and handover.
Our vision is to be recognised as the best Development team in the industry. We strive to achieve this through continuous improvement and a management structure comprising of four pillars, namely; Technical Excellence, People, Clients and Operational Excellence.
We help our clients to promote, implement and manage sustainable development, from pre-feasibility through to planning consent; establish plans and provision for how an area, its accessibility, and needs, will develop over time and guide sustainable future development; and develop multi-disciplinary design from concept through to detailed design and construction.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ Degree level qualification in transport planning or civil engineering
+ Chartered status
+ Commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in having identified and subsequently delivered new business opportunities
+ Excellent inter-personal skills with established leadership and management capabilities and experience
+ Proven track record of work winning
+ A broad range of relevant project experience
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
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**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**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.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._

Main responsibilities of the job:

• The company would like to create better places for people to live, work and enjoy. Steer is seeking to expand our Major Developments offer and is looking for an experienced senior transport consultant to join our London-based team. We work with The Houses of Parliament, Canary Wharf Group, London City Airport, Argent and Homes England as part of a diversified project portfolio.
• Your base would be in our award winning London office but we have a flexible working policy to enable working arrangements to suit you and your family.
• As an employee owned company you will experience the unique Steer culture of a collaborative, inclusive and nurturing work environment. In addition to a personal supervisor, who will be responsible for helping your career grow, there are opportunities for working across the whole Steer business. We have a dedicated learning and development team to support you through professional qualifications including chartership and your wider career development.
• We take on the most complex of projects, working with our clients and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver the most efficient, innovative and sustainable outcomes to create fantastic places we can all enjoy.
• Alongside new clients, a high volume of our projects are repeat work with existing clients. As a Senior Consultant you will have the opportunity to lead and grow these long-lasting relationships.

Requirements

You will work as part of a team providing solutions to both private and public sector clients. This position requires an enthusiastic, hard-working person, who wants to be part of our growing, dynamic team. In this role, you will be required to:

• Support our transport planning offer across the company both in the UK and internationally.
• Lead work streams within projects with limited supervision, ensuring that best practice techniques are applied consistently.
• Deliver high quality highway and transport advice as part of multi-disciplinary teams across a range of transport related projects including major developments, highway related regeneration projects and sustainable transport initiatives.
• Deliver excellent joined-up and high-profile major development projects in the UK, which contribute to the company’s reputation for delivering excellence.
• Project manage multi-disciplinary projects, sub-consultants and support staff assigned on a project basis as required.
• Lead Steer’s inputs at pre-application meetings, design team meetings and public consultation events.
• Be proactive, show initiative and take responsibility to deliver key tasks with a range of projects.
• Prepare and present reports, proposals, briefing notes and transport planning documentation.
• Manage clients on a day-to-day basis, and associated project budgets exercising effective financial and budgetary control.
• Win work and contribute to the production and delivery of proposals and marketing materials related to our market area from time to time.
• Assist in general business development initiatives and on-the-job training of junior staff.
• Take part in training to develop both your technical and consultancy skills.

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Be comfortable working in creative multi-disciplinary teams with architects, planning consultants, etc. leading on transport related inputs and providing positive contributions.
• Take responsibility for key tasks, workstreams and deliverables, managing multiple deadlines in parallel.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven project management/delivery experience in a transport consultancy environment.
• Professional and academic qualifications in transport planning and/or engineering background (desirable).

Benefits

For our UK applicants, we offer a competitive package of benefits including:

• private medical insurance and
• health screening,
• life assurance,
• group income protection,
• company pension scheme,
• EAP – Employee Assistant Programme,
• ability to buy and sell annual leave days,
• Season Ticket Loan,
• group Share Incentive Plan,
• up to 5 days for volunteering activities and
• discretionary bonus scheme based on annual compensation (dependent upon individual and company performance).
• 25 vacation days, 8 paid holidays and
• bi-annual performance review process.

Steer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all candidates regardless of race, color, ancestry, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Any other human expressions and experiences not mentioned here are equally welcome. If you require an accommodation, now or throughout your employment, please let us know.

In our commitment to inclusivity in the workplace, Steer has welcomed the creation of various Employee Resource Groups, dedicated to ensuring the support, progression, and well-being of all employees. For more information, check out our social responsibility page Our social responsibility | Steer (steergroup.com) .

Our evaluation processes are designed around merit and capability.  We don’t select people on the prestige of their educational establishments or other background information.  Our interviewers are trained on how to manage selection processes fairly and without bias, and to conduct processes which do not selectively appeal more to one or more demographic to the detriment of any others.

We understand that some may be dissuaded to apply based off their compatibility with the job description. That being said, we understand that not everyone is a perfect match on paper and encourage anyone to apply regardless of how much their work experience directly relates to the job description.

Part-time and flexible working applications will be considered.