Town Planner Opportunities at Stantec - Various UK Locations

Opportunity Overview

Stantec is expanding its planning teams across multiple UK locations including Bristol, Taunton, Cardiff, Birmingham, Reading, Kings Hill, London, Cambridge, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. We're seeking experienced town planners at various levels to join our established and growing teams, offering a range of exciting projects and excellent career growth prospects.

Applicants can express interest for current vacancies or future consideration within our teams.

Candidate Profile

• Ideally a Chartered MRTPI town planner or actively pursuing chartership.
• Proven town planning experience from consultancy, private or public sector backgrounds.
• Experienced with residential, mixed-use, strategic, commercial, and energy projects is particularly valued.
• Adept in preparing, submitting, and negotiating planning applications of varying sizes and types.
• Senior-level applicants with experience in lodging appeals and attending informal hearings are advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate internal and external project teams, ensuring project quality assurance.
• Strong client relationship management skills, delivering quality advice and service.
• Local regional knowledge is preferred but not mandatory; candidates willing to relocate are welcome.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence and access to a car is preferred.

Why Stantec?

• Supportive workplace culture emphasizing inclusivity and collaboration where all individuals feel valued and motivated.
• Recognized awards including Top 50 Companies to Work For by Glassdoor (2025), one of the World's Top 10 Most Sustainable Companies by Corporate Knights (2025), Best Place to Work and International Consulting Firm of the Year at the 2024 NCE Awards.
• Dynamic growth trajectory across the UK and Ireland, presenting opportunities to grow alongside the company.
• Comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, bonus programs, enhanced pension schemes, flexible annual leave options, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance, and discounted gym memberships.
• Hybrid flexible working approach enabling a balanced work-life dynamic.
• Access to industry-leading training, professional development, and funded professional memberships.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global community of 31,000+ employees in over 450 locations across six continents, with a 150+ year history in the UK. We provide planning, design, delivery, and management services supporting sustainable, healthy communities and infrastructure development. Our approach balances present needs with future-focused sustainable growth and economic transformation.

Equal Opportunities and Accessibility

Stantec is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination on multiple grounds including race, gender identity, disability, and more. We strive to create an inclusive workplace nurturing world-class talent. Applicants whose experience may not perfectly match the criteria are encouraged to apply.

We ensure a fully accessible recruitment process and invite candidates to request support or accommodations if needed.