Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 34,000 people in more than 30 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life. As a Principal Town Planner, you will contribute to the success of the town planning team by supporting the wider team to win and deliver outstanding work for our clients, grow our capability and reputation, and build positive relationships within Arcadis and beyond. You will be an integral part of an integrated planning and environmental team, delivering projects across multiple sectors.

You will lead and deliver high-quality technical work independently or as part of a team, ensuring adherence to professional guidance, policy, and best practice. Managing the performance of team members and subcontractors, you will identify and resolve issues and escalate when necessary. You will manage your time effectively with minimal supervision to ensure timely delivery and optimal utilisation. Collaboration with other sectors and disciplines will be key to maintaining the integrity of overall solutions and resolving complex technical issues.

Developing effective working relationships with project leads and clients, you will communicate progress, changes, and resolve issues efficiently. You will coach and provide technical advice to junior team members to support their project delivery and professional development. Maintaining an excellent understanding of Arcadis services, client businesses, and industry sectors will enable you to network effectively and strengthen both personal and company credibility. Additionally, you will contribute to proposal submissions to help prepare high-quality winning bids and engage proactively with Arcadis policies, procedures, and processes in line with our General Business Principles.

Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, preferably accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent. Chartered status or equivalent is required. Significant relevant experience in town planning or a directly relevant profession, with substantial practical application of key principles. Thorough understanding of town planning, including development planning, planning policy, and infrastructure planning, with good knowledge of related disciplines. Advanced proficiency with relevant desktop applications. Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, technical, project management, client relationship management, and commercial skills. Strong understanding of Environmental, Safety and Risk Management.

About you
Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to manage time effectively and deliver high-quality work independently. Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and subcontractors. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines and build effective relationships internally and externally. Committed to professional development and coaching junior team members. Excellent communicator with the ability to engage clients and stakeholders confidently.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, preferably RTPI accredited. Chartered status or equivalent professional recognition is essential.