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Mott Macdonald

Senior Town Planner

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Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Senior Town Planner delivering infrastructure planning and approvals across sectors
7d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
17,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Construction services
Infrastructure
Sustainability
Sector Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Bridges
Building services
Building structures
Dams and reservoirs
Geotechnics
Industrialized design and construction
Role
What you would be doing
planning applications
consenting advice
bid development
project management
client liaison
staff mentoring
  • Supporting more junior members of staff in their chartership and professional development
  • 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
  • Preparing inputs and potentially leading bids for new work
  • 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
  • Liaising with Local Planning Authorities / Statutory Consultees as necessary to ensure applications are registered and determined within a timely manner
  • 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
What you bring
town planning
chartered rtpi
project management
budget management
teamwork
mentoring
  • Experience of preparing and submitting planning applications, drafting reports, feasibility studies, masterplans and regeneration strategies
  • Degree and/or Masters in Town Planning
  • Extensive town planning experience
  • Experience of team working to support the delivery of projects
  • Previous experience of, and having an active role in the delivery of varied infrastructure, regeneration and environmental projects
  • Experience of working with a range of client bodies including both private sector and public sector
  • Experience in overseeing, and/or project managing multidisciplinary projects
  • Experience of supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team
  • Chartered Member of the RTPI
  • Experience of financial accountability for projects and delivery of projects within budget
Benefits
  • Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
  • Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
  • 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.
  • Primary annual professional institution subscription.
  • We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
  • Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
  • Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
  • Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
  • As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
  • A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
  • Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
  • Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
  • Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.
  • Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
  • Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
  • Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
  • A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
  • no skilled worker visa sponsorship offered; only candidates with alternative routes not requiring sponsorship may apply.
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.
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