Principal Town Planner

Principal Town Planner

25 Oct
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AECOM
|
Birmingham

25 Oct

AECOM

Birmingham

Job description

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

PLANNING PRACTICE AT AECOM

We have an impressive portfolio of involvement in major infrastructure projects, including lead roles in the consenting and delivery of projects through various consenting regimes including DCOs.

We are currently leading on planning applications for renewables and wider energy / electricity related infrastructure, transport, defence, water and much more.

AECOM is a top ten UK planning consultancy by size, employing more than 70 Chartered or Licentiate Planners.





AECOM is also a worldwide leader in environmental and engineering consultancy and working as a planning consultant within AECOM means access to some of the highest profile and prestigious development projects in the UK, working with colleagues operating at the cutting edge of their disciplines as part of the largest UK environmental consultancy.

You will be joining a great team; you will have an interesting and diverse workload and you will be given the opportunity to make the most of your abilities.

As we are a national team, we are flexible in terms of location this includes our offices in Basingstoke, Birmingham, Bristol, Chesterfield, Croydon, Leeds, London, Manchester with an option for hybrid working.

Here’s what you’ll do :

- Leading and assisting in the successful delivery of major development applications and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across various project types.
- Providing planning advice to colleagues and clients on planning consent requirements and the application of permitted development rights.
- Leading on the production of planning feasibility reports and consent strategies.






- Writing Planning Statements and Design and Access Statements for development applications.
- Leading, submitting and managing planning applications including leading liaison and negotiation with local planning authorities and other key stakeholders.
- Working closely with the Environmental Impact Assessment team.
- Contributing to business development in one or more market sectors, including sector strategy, and identifying opportunities and developing client relationships.
- Leading and contributing to the preparation of successful commercial tenders.
- Project management and implementing quality and health and safety principles.
- Participating in internal and external meetings.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team,





where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.

Why not give our AECOM Environmental services page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!

Come grow with us.

Become part of our Environment business, and collaborate with top-tier planners, impact assessment specialists and project managers to consent a variety of captivating projects, from local developments to major and national infrastructure, from developing planning strategies to obtaining consent and post consent work.

At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM.





You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle.

Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for :

- Sound knowledge of English planning policy and legislation
- Demonstrable and relevant experience of leading planning applications, including infrastructure development
- Client focus, with good interpersonal skills and collaborative working approach
- High level of commitment to quality






- Commercial awareness and experience of project / budget management
- Experience of contributing to bids or planning services procurement
- Ability to write clearly and concisely
- Ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure
- Competence in Microsoft Office

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.

com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us,





we would be delighted to hear from you.

Information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information

Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!

For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (annemarieflynn).

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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.

On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment,





our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.

Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site,





you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

▶️ Principal Town Planner
🖊️ AECOM
📍 Birmingham

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