As a Town Planner at United Utilities, you will advise on development proposals, policy, and infrastructure planning across the North West. You will partner with local authorities, developers and regulators to enable sustainable growth while protecting critical water infrastructure. You will lead responses to complex applications, shape planning representations, and support major investment programmes. This role offers impact at scale within a FTSE 100 organisation, with opportunities to influence policy and delivery across the region.
Pay / Benefits
26 days annual leave
annual performance bonus up to 10.5%
pension with up to 14% employer contribution
company-funded healthcare plan
enhanced parental leave
Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support
Responsibilities
Lead responses to complex and high-profile planning applications, including nationally significant infrastructure projects
Review emerging local plans and policy; prepare representations for United Utilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with local planning authorities, developers and external stakeholders
Advise on planning implications of growth and development across the region
Support major investment programmes by identifying future infrastructure and land requirements
Represent United Utilities at planning examinations, consultations and stakeholder meetings
Provide expert planning advice on surplus land, new accommodation projects and property matters
Deliver briefings and training to internal colleagues and external stakeholders
Collaborate with Developer Services, Asset Management, Engineering, Property Services and Legal teams
Key requirements
Degree in Town Planning or equivalent experience
Membership of RTPI or RICS or willingness to work towards
Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy and processes
Experience in town planning, infrastructure, utilities or related environment
Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise competing demands
Strong presentation and communication skills
Customer-focused approach with commercial awareness
Desirable understanding of water sector, infrastructure planning, environmental considerations and development management
Full UK driving licence; occasional travel and out-of-hours may be required
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