Overview

AECOM is seeking a Principal Town Planner - Policy in the United Kingdom. The role is based in London Aldgate Tower, with consideration for other locations including Basingstoke, Bristol, Birmingham, Cambridge, Chesterfield, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, and Plymouth. A hybrid working model is available, with the role offered on a full-time or part-time basis.

What you’ll do

Lead and manage planning policy projects, work with multi-disciplinary teams, engage with clients and stakeholders to secure planning outcomes, and contribute to business growth. Responsibilities include team leadership, strategic planning, project management, quality assurance, and business development.

• Team Leadership and Development: Participate in the operation and management of the town planning team.
• Planning Strategy and Expertise: Lead and assist on key planning policy projects; support local authority policy and strategy development; coordinate and deliver local plan evidence studies and infrastructure strategies; provide strategic planning advice to clients and internal teams; develop and manage client and stakeholder relationships; share technical knowledge and excellence.
• Project Management: Ensure projects are delivered on budget and within programme timelines; coordinate multi-disciplinary teams for seamless execution.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance: Oversee deliverables from the planning policy team; uphold quality assurance and health and safety principles.
• Business Development: Contribute to business development strategy; nurture client relationships; assist in preparing commercial tenders to secure new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience in leading and contributing to planning policy and strategy development in a consultancy or public sector role.
• Client and stakeholder relations: strong interpersonal skills, collaborative working approach, existing relationships with clients and local authorities; business development mindset with experience in work winning.
• Skills: ability to produce high-quality technical reports, excellent communication, and the ability to work on own initiative and under pressure.
• Quality & Commitment: high level of commitment to quality.
• Education & Professional Memberships: Degree in Town Planning or related discipline; RTPI membership (or equivalent).

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across advisory, planning, design, engineering, and program management. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and environmental, social and governance priorities.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer hybrid work options and a range of compensation, benefits and well-being programs. Reasonable accommodations are available on request via ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, Construction