Associate Director – Planning Policy Leader North

Overview

In this role you will lead and grow Arup’s policy and spatial strategy presence in the North of England, delivering high-impact planning guidance for public and private sectors. You will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to shape national, sub-regional and local policy, evidence, and guidance, while managing projects and developing client relationships. You’ll influence strategy, oversee delivery quality and project profitability, and strengthen Arup’s market position. This is a mission-driven opportunity to deliver sustainable, inclusive places with cross-functional colleagues.

Pay / Benefits

• Profit Share
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Flexible benefits
• Learning opportunities

Responsibilities

• Grow market share by pursuing prospects and projects in policy and spatial strategy
• Lead client engagement and build a strong pipeline of repeat and new work
• Oversee delivery of projects, setting strategic direction and ensuring QA and profitability
• Interface with multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities and integrated delivery
• Develop and mentor team members and support bid and project leadership
• Contribute to business strategy, client development plans, and market positioning

Key requirements

• Education to degree level; MRTPI membership
• Experience in preparing local and/or strategic plans and evidence base documents
• Experience leading bidding and delivery of projects with multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong client liaison skills and ability to manage public sector stakeholders
• Experience in developing business strategies and client development plans
• Background in a commercial environment with bid management, time and budget control

• Leadership
• Influencing and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking
• Policy and spatial strategy expertise
• Planning policy and local/strategic plan development
• Evidence base preparation and Independent Examination experience

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