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Job Description
WSP is looking to grow its Infrastructure Planning team with the appointment of a Senior level town planner with experience of supporting and delivering clients in one or more of the many consenting regimes we work within, including Development Consent Orders, Developments of National Significance (Wales), applications under the Town and Country Planning Act, Transport and Works Act Orders, the Electricity Act or Parliamentary Bills. We work at all stages of the consenting process from early feasibility, application preparation and delivery of consents through construction and on a variety of projects.
Your Impact:
* Determine well-defined data collection methods for identifying and compiling observational, spatial, operations, and environmental data from multiple matrices for projects, research, and surveys.
* Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS data, and other visualization tools to determine exact locations of project areas, site impact, and associated physical, urban, economic, and political sensitivities.
* Prepare and assist with completing general plans, specific/master plans, community plans, zoning codes, comprehensive plans, permitting policies and/or development standards for assigned projects, with a particular emphasis on land use and urban planning.
* Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, reporting, and record compliance and retention.
* Perform professional land/urban planning work and conduct investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys to gain further information on a particular problem or issue.
* Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, models, infographics, and 3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
* Prepare land use applications and represent clients in the zoning entitlement process with local and regional jurisdictions.
* Prepare drafts of technical memos, meeting minutes, transmittals, presentations, and other written materials summarizing research with findings and conclusions.
* Provide analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of facts and data obtained during field and site investigations.
* Assist with overseeing and working with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
* Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
* Conduct research as appropriate and assist with proposal development.
* Remain current in latest land/urban planning subject matter, practices, regulations, and techniques.
* Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* 5 to 7 years of experience working in the land/urban planning field.
* Competent analytical skills and prior experience with research techniques.
* Working knowledge and experience with relevant zoning laws, permitting requirements, and compliance practices.
* Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulatory and permitting agencies.
* Demonstrated experience contributing to land/urban technical reports.
* Project management experience with small to mid-level projects.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and provide guidance to junior team members.
* Experience with discipline-specific software (i.e., CAD, ArcGIS).
* Proficiency with technical business writing and office automation software.
* Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
* Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's policies.
* Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
* Occasional travel may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master's Degree is preferred.
* Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
About Us
We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!
WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important.
Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in our contemporary offices across the UK.
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work.
We appreciate that development and training is important, and we have a supportive environment that invests in your development.
APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.
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