Town Planner

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our UK Town Planning team sits within a multidisciplinary environment, working closely with colleagues across transport, environmental services, engineering, design and sustainability. Together, we support some of the UK’s most complex and high‑profile developments, helping clients navigate change and create places that work for people, communities and the environment.

This is a chance to join a collaborative planning team working on a diverse portfolio of projects across development management, infrastructure and planning policy. What makes this role unique is the breadth of exposure you’ll gain — from supporting local development proposals to contributing to nationally significant infrastructure schemes — all while being part of integrated teams that value learning, innovation and shared problem‑solving.

You’ll be trusted with real responsibility early on, with the support of experienced colleagues around you.

Day to day, you’ll be involved in preparing planning submissions, supporting policy and plan‑making work, engaging with clients and stakeholders, and coordinating inputs from across Arup’s disciplines. Alongside project delivery, you’ll have clear opportunities to grow — whether that’s developing technical expertise, strengthening client‑facing skills or shaping your longer‑term career pathway within Arup’s planning community.

• Degree in town planning or a similar equivalent degree & membership (or working towards membership) of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
• Good knowledge of planning legislation and planning policy in the English and Welsh systems.
• Experience of working for a planning consultancy, local planning authority or other role in the planning sector.
• Ability to articulate complex issues concisely, write reports and present effectively.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and external partners.
• Commitment to learning, development and taking on new opportunities.

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At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross‑cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

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