Senior/Principal Planning Consultant

Arup Birmingham, England Posted mar 12, 2026

Full Time
Onsite
Senior

Job description

This Senior/Principal Planning Consultant role is focused on we support major regeneration and inward investment projects, utilising all the planning tools available to provide clear and quick paths to delivery. It would suit someone who can bring clear communication, discretion, and organised people-process support to the role.

How the role is set up

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup we are leading on the planning and delivery of some of the largest and most complex projects across the commercial, residential, regeneration and infrastructure sectors.

Where someone would start

We support major regeneration and inward investment projects, utilising all the planning tools available to provide clear and quick paths to delivery. We provide the commercial space to support science in innovation districts and the AI revolution through our work for Data Centres.We are supporting the urban transition to net zer. Our work is aligned across multiple sectors with the Governments agenda to support growth and maximise the benefits for local communities.We seek to provide commercial and delivera.

What helps someone build confidence

careful practical judgement. A background in managing teams in the bidding and delivery of projects and sourcing sub-consultants where necessary. Education to degree and/or masters in Town Planning and a Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).

What is expected

  • Experience of working within a commercial environment (bids and projects), including client liaison, programme and time management, quality assurance and financial/budget control.
  • We work across a broad range of sectors, bringing our knowledge of infrastructure, policy, regeneration, commercial and residential development to bear on each project opportunity.

Job details

  • Additional detail: Additional staff or wellbeing benefits may be available.
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