Senior/ Principal Town Planner

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role in Ramboll’s Town Planning team could be the perfect opportunity.

Join our Town planning department as our new Senior/ Principal Town Planner and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role
You will bring your current knowledge of Town Planning into play as you take the lead, or help lead on planning applications, strategy and providing day to day planning advice. We will afford you the opportunity to grow drive sustainable change through all stages in the project lifecycle across both development and infrastructure projects.

To succeed in these roles, you will work with others to apply a broad understanding of Town Planning in the UK, in all stages of the project lifecycle from early-stage feasibility/risk appraisal, through to delivery of planning conditions, obligations and scheme revision.

You will also need the skills to disseminate and convey changes in the planning system across Ramboll, to Clients and the team in which you will work and have an aspiration to or currently be capable of forming good Client relationships. We encourage our teams to work toward such relationships, rather than advise solely on a project basis.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Work with senior members of the team to advise on planning strategy, and project managing applications and appeals across a broad range of sectors.
• Work towards or lead others in such work or work, being a core part of Ramboll’s Town Planning team and be recognised as a key person within the team.
• Contribute to business development activities where appropriate, including the preparation of fee proposals, tender submissions, marketing materials and presentations but most importantly, be willing to engage with Clients.
• Support the team’s leadership and wider management with team functions, including, where appropriate, mentoring junior members of the team.
• Develop relationships, build networks and collaborate with Ramboll’s technical specialists.
• Represent Ramboll at meetings with clients and at networking events, where appropriate.

Your new team
You will be part of our wider Development team, albeit working on both development and infrastructure projects. This is part our Global Impact Assessment Service Line which been especially successful in driving further growth, targeting large, strategic projects – though not exclusively. Our projects are wide ranging and diverse and include housing, mixed use, regeneration, energy, highways and data centres.

More widely, our UK business employs experts 19 locations and covers a breadth of consulting services structured around Town Planning and impact assessment, compliance, strategy and transactions, new initiatives and sustainability, product safety and stewardship, contaminated land, and Water. Ramboll’s clients include UK and global multinationals, utilities, local and central government and international institutions. Ramboll works flexibly and with this you will be part of an exciting team of experts, who respect each other and work towards a common goal. 

About you 
From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success. 

These include: 

• 5 years+ of experience.
• A degree in Town Planning or a related degree and or Post Graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• Professional Membership of the RTPI.
• Project delivery and Town Planning experience.
• The ability to manage your own workload and work to deadlines.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral, with the ability to liaise with colleagues and maintain good client relationships.
• A keenness for professional development and progression.

What we can offer you

• Hybrid working, with a competitive salary.
• An attractive and competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, matched pension contributions, Private medical cover and life assurance; travel insurance, generous annual leave and paternity/ maternity leave.
• Strong company commitment and ethos centred on sustainable development, including in the property sector.
• Investment in your development.
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles.
• Never being short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.

Ready to join us?
Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV and cover letter.

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume, and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So, if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom
Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society. 

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.