STRI Group is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated TOWN PLANNER to join our team, based at our headquarters in Bingley, West Yorkshire.

The STRI Group is a leading global design, engineering, and management consultancy. We specialize in planning, designing, and building sustainable places and spaces for people to enjoy. Our expertise spans
across sports surfaces, residential, corporate, and public spaces, blending natural and man-made resources to create resilient and sustainable solutions. As the company expands, it is looking to bring in the
right person to help deliver development projects, working as part of a development team delivering high-quality facilities on behalf of our clients. The successful candidate would be working as part of the
development team alongside other specialist development consultants.

As a town planner at STRI you would be expected to assist the Director of Development prepare pre-application and planning application submissions for the development projects, sports facilities, as well as
residential, commercial sites and development related to urban environments. You will need to be prepared to contribute to thinking creatively to solve problems and engage with colleagues to understand the
business.

 

You will be responsible for:

  • Attending site visits.
  • Providing input to planning and development advice.
  • Discussing project requirements with internal teams.
  • Writing reports.
  • Engaging with sub-consultants.
  • Preparing draft proposals to clients for approval.
  • Attending and helping to prepare public and key stakeholder consultation.

 

You will need:

  • A relevant degree accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute.
  • Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute or working towards qualification.
  • 1-2 years post qualification experience.
  • Have an interest in sports and the environment.
  • Have good verbal and written communication.
  • Be able to manage a workload of applications.
  • Full clean UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
  • Experience of working in the sports sector (ideal, but not essential).
  • Experience of the appeals system (ideal, but not essential).

 

What we offer:

  • Proud to be an Employee-Owned Trust business.
  • Monday to Friday full-time, permanent post.
  • Cycle to work scheme and company events.
  • 22 days holidays plus bank holidays.
  • Life insurance and company pension.
  • Onsite parking and flexible working.

 

If this sounds like you, then we have a unique opportunity for a motivated and ambitious person to join our team.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to recruitment@strigroup.com.
The closing date for applications is 21 February 2025.