Town Planning: Principal Planner

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.
For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.
SYSTRA is an international engineering and consulting group specialising in rail (passenger and freight) and public transport. Principal Town Planner to take on a senior leadership role within a growing consultancy.The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping project strategy, managing clients, and supporting the growth of the business.
The Principal Town Planner will be accountable for ensuring:
Delivery of all the specified project outcomes on time, within budget and to the client’s specifications
Advice and guidance is provided for staff, and professional development is actively pursued
Good relationships are maintained with all external parties to enhance the reputation of the companyWorking in collaboration with our designers and contract partners,
Supporting the overall growth and direction Town Planning in the busines

the Principal Town Planner will be involved in a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
Responsible for securing statutory consents, prepare consent documents, working with Local Authorities, statutory bodies and other transport authorities
Managing and coordinating applications, negotiation and implementation of all necessary consents
Integrate with international technical networks in the delivery of designs
Where required, work on SYSTRA wide projects from a Consenting and Compliance perspective from feeding into bids through to delivery end.
Degree level or post graduate level with formal qualification in relevant subject
Proven track record in managing complex projects
Strong commercial awareness and business development skills
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