Principal & Associate

Principal & Associate focuses on we also work closely with local authorities to manage the production of local plans, draft policies.

What the role involves

• We also work closely with Local Authorities to manage the production of Local Plans, draft policies.
• Prepare evidence bases, for example in respect of climate change, infrastructure and Green Belt.
• Additionally, you will help develop the town planning business through pursuing strategic opportunities, winning new contracts, and managing senior relationships.
• Understanding of how to prepare policy documents and to advice clients on policy issues at all levels – national through to local.
• Ability to articulate complex issues concisely, write reports, present effectively.
• Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success.

Skills and requirements

• Degree in town planning or similar equivalent degree (e.g. geography) & Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).
• Good knowledge of planning legislation and planning policy.
• Experience of attending client meetings and general contributions to the development of a town planning business.
• We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not.

Additional role context

• Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
• Have the opportunity to do socially useful work hat has meaning to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
• Principal level Policy Planners with a background in cities, planning policy, strategic planning, governance and delivery vehicles.