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Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services with experts across multiple disciplines worldwide. We solve complex challenges, from local community projects to vast, global programmes of work.

Our sustainability pledge sets out a plan to improve the lives of 1 billion people. To make a better future, we need the future of our industry to help us lead the way.

Tetra Tech’s early careers journey includes regular in-person training and events, support networks, and the satisfaction of helping to make a difference in the world. You’ll work on ground-breaking projects and develop the skills for success with access to mentoring, chartership support, and more.

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Reporting to the Director of the Planning team, the role is to assist on town planning projects of varying type, size and complexity. The team is currently instructed on renewable energy, residential, commercial, quarrying and waste management schemes throughout England and Wales. These require a creative and multi-disciplinary approach to planning and environmental issues and opportunities.

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct site visits and background planning policy research
  • Deliver specific project work and reports and briefing notes
  • Provide town planning support to projects as required

Qualifications/skills requirements

  • Minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in town planning or in a related RTPI accredited discipline
  • An evidently commercial approach to town planning
  • An ability to research and write high quality reports
  • Good personal communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of an established team
  • Work Experience in town planning would be desirable
  • IT literate;
  • Enthusiastic, self-confident and self-motivated
  • Full driving licence

Assessment Centre to be held: February 2025

Everyone is welcome at Tetra Tech and free to be their authentic self without apology. As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re always open to making reasonable adjustments to our application and selection process.

Tetra Tech colleagues take pride in delivering for clients, working together to ensure projects are delivered in the most effective way. This often requires colleagues to be together in person - in offices or on site - collaborating to ensure the best outcomes for both clients and colleagues. However, we also strongly advocate a hybrid approach that gives as much flexibility as possible around how, when, and where you work.

There is no 'one approach fits all' for our people – each team manages their own way of working. Your hiring manager can discuss what this looks like with you at interview.

Our people-focused culture includes a programme of mental health first aiders, wellbeing and fitness challenges, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility groups, and a comprehensive selection of benefits that you can choose from to best suit your needs.