Description What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: www.wsp.com The Planning Consultancy team in Liverpool specialise in providing advice to a wide-range of private and public sector clients. We provide advice and support on development proposals throughout the planning process. Our projects range from complex city Centre regeneration sites, tall buildings, strategic urban extensions, repurposing town centres, retail development, sports and leisure, logistics and major business parks, energy schemes, through to detailed listed building reuse. We are proud to be involved in leading some of the UK’s largest and most high-profile schemes. We are looking to recruit a committed team player and leader with a ‘win-win’ focus. The candidate will have significant experience, a proven ability to manage and deliver to a high standard, passion to share their knowledge and a desire to learn and contribute to the on-going success of our team. You will be an experienced Associate or Associate Director with extensive knowledge and experience of the planning process including, EIA, EIP / plan promotion, appeals and public inquiries. You will be experienced at managing and leading major developments, the associated negotiations with planning authorities and stakeholders, and project managing multi disciplinary teams, ideally some experience as expert witness. You will have a track record of client management and development and an appetite to work with Directors to grow your business network and the profile of the team. As one of the world’s leading engineering, professional services and technical consultancy firms, at WSP, we’re passionate about the big questions. And big answers, naturally. For us that’s all about reaching beyond the expected, to do work that’ll make a profound impact felt long into the future. A little more about your role… Providing strategic planning advice. Coordination of multidisciplinary teams working on planning projects. Managing the preparation and submission of major planning applications. Leading client and design team meetings. Project management and budgetary controls on projects. Managing key client relationships. Collaborating with WSP colleagues to deliver multi disciplinary advice, liaising with clients and statutory bodies. Active business development and profile raising, and Supporting more junior members of staff. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… Strong technical skills Client management and business development experience Strong analytical skills Drive and determination Outstanding organisational skills Strong client relationships Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.