Town Planner

Job Description

Consultant Town Planner | Arup

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Arup, located in Newcastle. Arup has been shaping a better world for over 80 years through its purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach, guiding how it shapes the world. This role contributes to a diverse portfolio of planning projects, helping shape places, infrastructure, and communities through innovative and sustainable development. As a Consultant Town Planner, you will play a crucial part in delivering successful outcomes for clients and the communities Arup serves.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – Newcastle, England, United Kingdom

• Team: Newcastle planning team, part of a wider “North” planning network, working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Mission: Support the delivery of a wide range of planning projects and help shape sustainable development across the UK.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Management: Support and manage planning applications and development projects, including major and complex schemes.
• Policy Contribution: Contribute to policy development, plan-making, and urban regeneration initiatives.
• Document Preparation: Prepare and contribute to high-quality planning reports, statements, and technical documents.
• Infrastructure Support: Support major infrastructure schemes, including NSIPs and National Developments.
• Collaboration: Work closely with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Experience: Experience contributing to planning applications and development management projects, and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Skills: Strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy, and guidance, coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills to produce clear, high-quality outputs.
• Bonus: RTPI membership or actively working towards it.