Principal Town Planner

AECOM
United Kingdom
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Problem-solving","Negotiation","Stakeholder management"]

Lead and deliver major infrastructure planning projects across the UK, focusing on DCO-led consents, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, advising clients and authorities, and pursuing business development in energy, transport and water sectors within a hybrid-working environment.

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AECOM
AECOM
7 months ago

Principal Town Planner

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Job Summary

Lead and deliver major infrastructure planning projects across the UK, focusing on DCO-led consents, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, advising clients and authorities, and pursuing business development in energy, transport and water sectors within a hybrid-working environment.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and assist in the delivery of major development applications.
  • •Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across various project types.
  • •Submit and manage planning applications, including liaising and negotiating with local planning authorities and key stakeholders.
  • •Provide planning advice to colleagues and clients on consent requirements and permitted development rights.
  • •Produce planning feasibility reports and consent strategies.

Key Requirements

  • •Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline; Membership of RTPI or equivalent
  • •Significant experience leading planning consent applications for large infrastructure projects across different consenting regimes; expert witness experience is advantageous
  • •Client & stakeholder relationship skills; existing relationships with clients and local authorities; business development mindset
  • •Ability to write clearly and concisely; ability to work on own initiative and under pressure
  • •High level of commitment to quality
Experience:Infrastructure planningDCOPlanning
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipProblem-solvingNegotiationStakeholder management
Certifications:RTPI
Languages:English

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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