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Career Opportunities within Planning | Expression of Interest
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Town Planner looking for a new opportunity with an established, growing team? Do you want to work on a variety of exciting projects that offer fantastic career development possibilities? If so, then Stantec could be for you!
We are looking to recruit a number of Planning professionals at various different levels to join our expanding teams across the UK. Our planning teams operate in Bristol, Taunton, Cardiff, Birmingham, Reading, Kings Hill, London, Cambridge, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow. If you are interested in being considered for our open vacancies or in sharing your interest in Stantec for the future, please submit an application.
About You
- You will ideally be a chartered MRTPI Town Planner, or working towards this qualification
- You will have proven planning experience, from a consultancy, private sector, or public sector environment
- A track record in projects such as residential, mixed-use, strategic, commercial, or energy would be advantageous
- Experience in preparing, submitting and negotiating planning applications of varying sizes and types
- For senior roles, experience in engaging with appeals and informal hearings is beneficial
- Proven ability to coordinate internal and external project teams, ensuring quality assurance on projects
- Ability to build and maintain client relationships, providing high-quality advice and service
- Ideally, hold local knowledge of the region you are interested in joining, though we will also consider relocators
- Ideally, possess a full UK driving licence with access to a car
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Why Join Us?
People Culture
We foster a friendly, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where everyone is valued and motivated to succeed.
Awards & Recognition
- Named in the top 50 companies to work for by Glassdoor (2025)
- Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the top 10 most sustainable companies (2025)
- Named "Best Place to Work" and "International Consulting Firm of the Year" at the NCE Awards 2024
Growth Opportunities
We are on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland—we want you to be part of it!
Benefits
- Competitive salary with bonus schemes
- Enhanced pension plan
- Flexible annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days
- Private medical insurance
- Group income protection & life assurance included as standard
- Discounted gym memberships and additional benefits
Flexible & Inclusive Environment
- Enjoy a balanced work-life culture with our hybrid working approach
- Access to professional development, including leading training programs and paying for professional subscriptions
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in 6 continents, serving clients in 450+ locations worldwide.
With 150+ years of experience in the UK, Stantec specialises in planning, designing, delivering and managing development and infrastructure that transform communities into places where people thrive. We bring together technical excellence and deep market insights to help our clients achieve:
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- Valued consents
- Deliverable project plans
- Efficient designs for sustainable future communities.
At Stantec, we tackle today’s challenges while ensuring a more equitable, prosperous, and sustainable tomorrow through clean growth, radical economic shifts, and future community needs.
Equal Employment Opportunities
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and current employees. We are committed to preventing discrimination based on:
- Race, colour, religion, sex
- National origin, age, marital status
- Genetic information, disability
- Sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression
- Any other characteristic in relation to employment decisions, including hiring, compensation, benefits, training, and promotions.
Stantec operates in compliance with all applicable laws and values equity and diversity in all employment aspects.
Inclusive Work Environment
Building a world-class workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from everyone, recognising that even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with expectations, you may still be the right fit for Stantec.
We are dedicated to making recruitment accessible to everyone. Accessible accommodations or adjustments are available on request. Contact careers.uk@stantec.com to discuss how we can support you through the application process.
(Note: Applicant requirements concerning local knowledge, UK driving privileges, and vehicle access may vary by division or location. Open positions will have specific details.)
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