Overview
AECOM Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Senior Town Planner - Policy role at AECOM. Hybrid working model with options for office or remote work; location-based flexibility including Manchester and other UK locations.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Ensure projects are delivered successfully on budget and within programme timelines.
* Assist in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for seamless project execution.
* Contribute to deliverables produced by the planning policy team; implement and uphold quality assurance and health and safety principles.
* Contribute to the business development strategy, nurturing client relationships; lead and assist in the preparation of 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 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, 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. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.
Work Model & Benefits
We operate a hybrid working model providing flexibility between office and home-based work. We provide a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, and a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to equality and inclusion. If you have a disability or long-term condition and require reasonable accommodations, contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. All information is kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Additional Information
ReqID: J10135114 | Business Line: Environment | Business Group: DCS | Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India | Career Area: Planning | Work Location Model: Hybrid
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