Associate Director Town Planning

AECOM
Bristol, Manchester
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Mentorship","Interpersonal skills","Client focus","Clear communication"]

Lead and grow the planning consents team, managing line responsibilities while driving successful delivery of major infrastructure and development projects. Oversee planning strategy and applications, including the Development Consent Order (DCO) process, and provide expert strategic advice to clients and internal stakeholders. Ensure projects are delivered on budget and within programme timelines, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, uphold quality, health and safety standards, and contribute to business development through commercial tender preparation and client relationship growth.

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Associate Director Town Planning

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Job Summary

Lead and grow the planning consents team, managing line responsibilities while driving successful delivery of major infrastructure and development projects. Oversee planning strategy and applications, including the Development Consent Order (DCO) process, and provide expert strategic advice to clients and internal stakeholders. Ensure projects are delivered on budget and within programme timelines, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, uphold quality, health and safety standards, and contribute to business development through commercial tender preparation and client relationship growth.
Location: Bristol, Manchester
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage and grow the planning consents service, providing line management and mentorship to junior team members.
  • •Lead major development applications, including the Development Consent Order (DCO) process, and provide strategic planning advice to clients and internal teams.
  • •Ensure projects are delivered successfully on budget and within programme timelines, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for execution.
  • •Oversee planning consents team deliverables, implementing and upholding quality assurance and health and safety principles.
  • •Contribute to business development by nurturing client relationships and leading preparation of commercial tenders to secure new opportunities.

Key Requirements

  • •Significant relevant experience leading applications for planning consent for large infrastructure projects across a range of consenting regimes.
  • •Proven experience in planning consents and project management.
  • •Expert witness experience would be advantageous.
  • •Client focus with strong interpersonal and collaborative working skills, including existing relationships with clients and local authorities.
  • •Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, and membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or an equivalent professional body.
Experience:InfrastructurePlanning consultancyEnvironmental planning
Education:Bachelor's in Town Planning
Skills:LeadershipMentorshipInterpersonal skillsClient focusClear communication
Certifications:RTPI membership
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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