Overview

Join to apply for the Principal Town Planner - Policy role at AECOM.

The role is based in our London Aldgate Tower office, with the possibility of other locations including Basingstoke, Bristol, Birmingham, Cambridge, Chesterfield, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham and Plymouth. We operate a hybrid working model and the position can be filled on a full-time or part-time basis.

What you’ll do

• Team Leadership and Development
  • Participate in the successful operation and management of the town planning team.
• Planning Strategy and Expertise
  • Lead and assist on key planning policy projects, including supporting local authority policy and strategy development, coordination and delivery of local plan evidence studies, strategic growth studies, infrastructure strategies and other policy and strategy commissions.
  • Offer strategic planning advice to other client and internal teams.
  • Provide effective representation for the organisation, developing and managing relationships with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders through project work and through attendance at conferences and other networking events.
  • Share technical knowledge and excellence.
• Project Management
  • Ensure projects are delivered successfully on budget and within programme timelines.
  • Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams for seamless project execution.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance
  • Oversee the deliverables produced by the planning policy team.
  • Implement and uphold quality assurance and health and safety principles.
• Business Development
  • Contribute to the business development strategy, nurturing client relationships.
  • Lead and assist in the preparation of commercial tenders to secure new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience
  • Significant relevant experience of leading and contributing to planning policy and strategy development in a consultancy or public sector role.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations
  • Client focus, with good interpersonal skills and a collaborative working approach.
  • Existing relationships with clients and local authorities.
  • A business development mindset, with demonstrable experience of work winning and developing relationships with existing and new clients.
• Skills
  • Ability to produce high quality technical reports and excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure.
• Quality & Commitment
  • High level of commitment to quality.
• Education & Professional Memberships
  • Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, and membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent professional body.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consultancy delivering professional services across the project lifecycle. We foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to environmental, social and governance priorities. We offer hybrid work options and a suite of compensation, benefits and wellbeing programs. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.