Overview
Due to a significant increase in planning policy project wins and new opportunities, we are looking to recruit a senior planner. You will join a great team with an interesting and diverse workload, and you will be given the opportunity to make the most of your abilities. You will work on key planning policy projects, engaging directly with clients and stakeholders to secure successful planning outcomes. There will also be opportunities to work on infrastructure and development projects within the Planning team. You will be based in our flagship London Aldgate Tower office, with consideration for other locations including Basingstoke, Bristol, Birmingham, Cambridge, Chesterfield, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, and Plymouth. We operate a hybrid working model and the position is available on either a full-time or part-time basis.
* 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 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 attendance at conferences and networking events.
* Share technical knowledge and excellence.
Responsibilities
* Project Management: Ensure projects are delivered on budget and within programme timelines; assist in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for seamless project execution.
* Quality Assurance and Compliance: Contribute to 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, nurture 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; maintain existing relationships with clients and local authorities; develop relationships with new clients.
Qualifications
* Significant relevant experience of leading and contributing to planning policy and strategy development in a consultancy or public sector role.
* 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, or working towards membership.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world\'s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle—from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. We are a Fortune 500 firm and our Planning Practice projects include some of the largest and most complex development and regeneration projects in the UK for public and private sector clients. We are a dynamic planning team that works closely with colleagues in related disciplines. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to environmental, social and governance priorities. We offer a hybrid work environment and a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs.
Join us as we deliver a better world. We are a global team of planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, and construction managers. We invite bold ideas and big dreams to join our over 50,000 professionals delivering projects that create a positive impact. For more information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn.
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