Liaising with Local Planning Authorities / Statutory Consultees as necessary to ensure applications are registered and determined within a timely manner
Writing and reviewing planning deliverables to a very high standard. This includes the development of high level options appraisals, producing consenting strategies, planning policy preparation, providing clear and accurate consenting advice, preparing and reviewing documents for planning applications, TWAOs, DCOs and other consents
Working as part of the planning team to deliver a range of planning projects, including working alongside and potentially project managing and leading other disciplines as part of a multi-disciplinary delivery team
Leading and co-ordinating the preparation of planning applications, including managing the inputs from more junior members of staff, colleagues from across the business and sub-consultants
Supporting the growth of the Northern Planning team in respect of developing the team within the region, liaising with current and potential clients for the business and raising the profile of the planning team both internally and externally across the region
Supporting more junior members of staff in their chartership and professional development
Preparing inputs and potentially leading bids for new work
Requirements
town planning
project management
planning degree
infrastructure
budget management
rtpi chartered
Extensive town planning experience
Experience in overseeing, and/or project managing multidisciplinary projects
Degree and/or Masters in Town Planning
Previous experience of, and having an active role in the delivery of varied infrastructure, regeneration and environmental projects
Experience of preparing and submitting planning applications, drafting reports, feasibility studies, masterplans and regeneration strategies
Experience of financial accountability for projects and delivery of projects within budget
Experience of working with a range of client bodies including both private sector and public sector
Chartered Member of the RTPI
Experience of supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team
Experience of team working to support the delivery of projects
Benefits
Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.
A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.
Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
Primary annual professional institution subscription.
Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
mott macdonald does not offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1989 Founded
Company Establishment
The company was established in 1989, marking the beginning of its journey in global engineering and consulting.
150+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries, showcasing its extensive reach and international influence.
Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision.
Design of major infrastructure and transport systems.
Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.
Culture + Values
We are one global team.
We strive to make a positive difference.
We value people and their contributions.
We act with integrity and respect.
We are committed to innovation and excellence.
We take responsibility for our actions.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero by 2050
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions globally.
30%
Carbon Emissions Reduction
Targets a 30% reduction in operational carbon emissions globally.
Committed to reducing carbon emissions globally.
Aims to embed sustainability throughout its operations.
Committed to contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Inclusion & Diversity
50:50 by 2025
Gender Balance Target
Strives to achieve equal representation of men and women across all levels of the organization by 2025.
Focuses on increasing the number of women in leadership roles.
Tracks and publishes gender diversity data for its global workforce.