Town Planner

have experience in securing consents for major projects by means of the Planning (Wales) Act 2015, Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act, or the Electricity Act.

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• Be part of the Infrastructure Planning team in India (Bengaluru / Noida), work in close collaboration with the UK Infrastructure Planning (IP) team, delivering high-profile projects for private and public sector clients across the UK.
• Project management with effective budgetary control. Desk studies, research, data management and report writing. Leading and supporting business development activities, including the writing of technical components for bids and proposals. Explore various business opportunities.
• Organise and manage work in a professional and responsible manner, collaborate closely across multi-disciplinary planning, land and environmental teams; Support Team Leader / Line Manager/ Project Manager for on time completion of tasks assigned to WSP’s expected standards;
• Clear and constant communication (verbal and written) with colleagues in India and the UK on project related technical communication and day-to-day matters, attend and contribute to team and project meetings;
• Work within project constraints; estimating time and budget requirements;
• Take ownership of tasks assigned and research for solutions where required;
• Expand your role to support the management of projects and development / training of team in India (Bengaluru/Noida) to grow the capability. Guide and support other members of the team;
• Provide support in maintaining healthy contact with different UK offices and be responsible for own work with key focus on detail and quality;
• Support Team Leader / Line Manager in planning resources, utilisation, team’s performance and development requirements;
• Contribute to knowledge sharing in internal and external forums.
• Contribute to supporting business development activities, including the writing of technical components for bids and proposals. Explore various business opportunities.
• Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies;

Key competencies / Skills

• Experience in Urban Planning and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Experience in project management (delivering and managing projects as project manager), supporting business development activities, including the preparation of technical and commercial components for bids and proposals.
• Knowledge of relevant Town Planning policies, legislation and understanding of environment impact assessment
• Experience of delivering planning consents for infrastructure projects, working with multi-disciplinary teams and knowledge of the UK planning process is desirable.
• Report writing and data analysis: ability to produce and contribute to reports, presentations, and technical notes in various formats;
• Coordination and teamwork: ability to work as part of a team and to work under guidance and also manage a team;
• Communication: Good written and spoken English; Excellent communication skills, be driven by outcomes, have a conscientious and detailed approach, along with a positive and pro-active approach to the team.
• Client/External focus: Maintaining strong client relationships;
• Have respect for deadlines and achieve targeted results whilst working individually; ability to work under pressure and with minimum of supervision. Desirable Skills
• Degree level qualification in Town Planning or relevant field
• UK/Relevant International experience and/ or understanding of town planning practices in the UK is desirable;
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