Graduate Town Planner

Graduate Town Planner

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

With 150 town planners across 17 UK offices, Arup's Town Planning team works on some of the UK's most high-profile and complex projects, providing end-to-end planning and policy advice to public authorities, infrastructure providers, developers, property companies and landowners. Our work spans planning policy, spatial strategy, regeneration, major infrastructure planning, development management and research, helping to deliver more sustainable, resilient and inclusive places.

As part of a multidisciplinary firm, we work closely with engineers, environmental specialists, urban designers and economists to tackle challenges such as housing delivery, climate change and infrastructure provision. Recent projects include the award-winning redevelopment of Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, the Greater Manchester Places for Everyone Integrated Assessment, the Luton Airport Expansion Development Consent Order and our Cities Alive research exploring the future of cities around the world.

• Support the preparation of planning applications, planning policy documents, spatial strategies and evidence-based studies for public and private sector clients.
• Undertake research, analysis and report writing to inform planning, development, regeneration and major infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to environmental, socio-economic and other impact assessments that support planning and consent processes.
• Assist with stakeholder and community engagement activities, including workshops, consultations and meetings.
• Work collaboratively with planners, engineers, urban designers, environmental specialists, economists and other experts to deliver sustainable and inclusive places

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in Urban Planning, Geography & Geospatial Science, or Urban Design. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Strong research, analytical and written communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Strong research, analytical and written communication skills. The ability to interpret and synthesise information from a range of sources and experience using GIS, mapping or spatial analysis software (e.g. ArcGIS) is desirable but not essential.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• Full working rights in the country of application
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work…