Overview
AECOM is seeking a Principal Town Planner - Policy. The role is based in Manchester, United Kingdom, with a hybrid working model and options for either full-time or part-time arrangements. The London Aldgate Tower office is listed as the base, with other locations considered.
Join a global planning practice delivering planning policy, strategy and project management for local authorities and clients, contributing to significant infrastructure and development projects.
Responsibilities
* 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, support local authority policy and strategy development, coordinate and deliver local plan evidence studies, strategic growth studies, infrastructure strategies and other policy and strategy commissions. Provide strategic planning advice to clients and internal teams. Build and manage relationships with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders through project work and networking. Share technical knowledge and excellence.
* Project Management: Ensure projects are delivered on budget and within programme timelines. Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams for seamless project execution.
* Quality Assurance and Compliance: Oversee deliverables from the planning policy team and uphold quality assurance and health and safety principles.
* Business Development: Contribute to the business development strategy, nurture client relationships, and lead/assist in preparing commercial tenders to secure new opportunities.
Qualifications
* Significant relevant experience of leading and contributing to planning policy and strategy development in a consultancy or public sector role.
* 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.
* Ability to produce high-quality technical reports and excellent communication skills. Ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure.
* High level of commitment to quality.
* 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 the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services across the project lifecycle—from advisory and planning to design, engineering and construction management. Our teams work across transportation, buildings, water, energy and the environment with a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion and ESG priorities. We are a Fortune 500 firm with a global presence and a strong track record of delivering transformative projects.
Additional Information
We offer hybrid working options and an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide a range of compensation, benefits and well-being programs. Disability Confident Employer: we offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition and meet the minimum criteria. ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com can be used to request accommodation during the application process. All information is kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10135113
Business Line: Environment
Work Location Model: Hybrid
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