Senior Town Planner (Planning Consultancy) at Wsp in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

planning monitoring

statement drafting

project management

strategy development

site visits

briefing prep

Monitoring planning applications and liaising with clients and teams to respond to consultation feedback.
Drafting planning statements in a clear and persuasive way, to support development proposals.
Leading planning aspects in multidisciplinary teams delivering planning projects.
Preparing briefing notes that set out the likelihood of achieving planning permission for housing or employment uses.
Managing project delivery and budgetary control.
Devising planning strategies, assessing site’s planning history and relevant planning policies contained within a development plan; as well as national planning policy and guidance.
Working collaboratively with colleagues from across WSP, for example in the Transport or Sustainability Teams, to ensure their advice is factored into the combined advice provided to clients by WSP.
Attending site visits, design team and client meetings.

Requirements

town planning

technical

organisational

uk planning

chartered

postgraduate

Degree level qualification in town planning.
Strong technical skills
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Sound knowledge and experience of the UK planning system, gained in either a local authority or private sector setting.
Chartered status (MRTPI / NIPA).
Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Company

Overview

Founded 1959

Year Established

The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.

Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Culture + Values

78% global leadership

Internal Leadership Filling

Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.

3.7% retention increase

Employee Retention

Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.

>75% internal filling

Leadership Hiring Practices

Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.

Ethisphere recognition

Ethical Compliance

Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.

Environment + Sustainability

68% drop emissions

Emissions Reduction

Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.

65.1% SDG-linked

Sustainable Revenue

Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.

90% emission reduction

Long-term Goal

Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.

30% scope 3 reduction

Supply Chain Emissions

Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.

Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018

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