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Principal town planner - policy

West Town
Aecom
Principal
€50,000 a year
Posted: 19h ago
Offer description

You will manage and assist in key planning policy projects, working alongside multi-disciplinary teams and engaging directly with clients and stakeholders to secure successful planning outcomes. You will be based in our flagship London Aldgate Tower office, though other locations may be considered, including Basingstoke, Bristol, Birmingham, Cambridge, Chesterfield, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham and Plymouth.

We operate a hybrid working model, giving you the flexibility to balance time between our office and working from home, depending on your needs and the requirements of the role. This position is available on either a full‑time or part‑time basis, allowing us to tailor the role to suit your individual circumstances.


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, 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.


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 & Experience

* 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.


Education & Professional Memberships

* Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, and membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent professional body.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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