Your Toolkit for Success at Tetra Tech

Planning & Technical Expertise

You will have a solid understanding of planning policy and development management, gained within a consultancy, local authority or client-side environment. You will be comfortable undertaking planning research, preparing reports and planning statements, reviewing policy documents and providing well-reasoned planning advice with appropriate guidance and support. Experience of Environmental Impact Assessment, infrastructure projects or renewable energy developments would be advantageous but is not essential.

Project Delivery & Organisation

You will be organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. You will take ownership of your work and ensure that deliverables are completed accurately, efficiently and to a high professional standard. You will contribute positively within project teams and demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to support successful project delivery.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

You will communicate confidently and professionally with colleagues, clients, planning authorities and other stakeholders. Your interpersonal skills will help build effective working relationships and support positive project outcomes. You will be keen to further develop your client-facing skills and take increasing responsibility for meetings, discussions and project coordination activities.

Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration

You will enjoy working within diverse project teams, collaborating with colleagues from a range of technical disciplines to integrate planning, environmental and engineering considerations into development proposals. Your ability to coordinate information and contribute to team-based problem solving will be important in delivering well-rounded planning solutions.

Professional Communication & Reporting

You will produce clear, accurate and well-structured written outputs, including planning statements, appraisal reports, consultation responses and project correspondence. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a professional approach to communication will underpin your success in the role.

Mandatory Requirements

You will hold a degree in Town Planning or a related discipline and will be working towards RTPI membership or have recently achieved MRTPI status. You will have demonstrable experience preparing or supporting planning applications and related submissions, together with a good understanding of planning policy and development management processes.

You will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment while managing competing priorities and project deadlines.

Desirable Experience

Experience gained within a planning consultancy environment would be advantageous, as would exposure to renewable energy, infrastructure or Environmental Impact Assessment projects. Knowledge of the Northern Ireland and/or Irish planning systems would also be beneficial, although this is not essential.

Work Patterns and Location

This role is based in Belfast, with hybrid working arrangements available subject to business and project requirements. Tetra Tech supports flexible and agile working practices that help employees balance professional commitments with personal wellbeing.

Why Join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services, supporting clients throughout the full project lifecycle. Our success is built on technical excellence, innovation and collaboration.

Across the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands, more than 6,000 colleagues work together to deliver sustainable solutions that help clients address complex environmental, infrastructure and development challenges.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, reasonable adjustments will be made to support candidates and employees who require additional arrangements throughout the recruitment process or in the workplace. Please let us know if you require any accommodations.

Why join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list and any submitted will be taken as a gift. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.