Principal Town Planner (Policy)

AECOM
London, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Cambridge
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Government Affairs & Public PolicyEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Client focus","Interpersonal skills","Collaborative working approach","Business development mindset"]

Lead and support planning policy projects for local authorities and clients, coordinating delivery of local plan evidence studies, strategic growth work, infrastructure strategies, and other policy commissions. Participate in managing a growing town planning team, oversee deliverables and ensure quality, health and safety, and provide strategic advice across internal and client teams. Represent the organisation, develop stakeholder relationships, and contribute to business development and bid preparation.

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Principal Town Planner (Policy)

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Job Summary

Lead and support planning policy projects for local authorities and clients, coordinating delivery of local plan evidence studies, strategic growth work, infrastructure strategies, and other policy commissions. Participate in managing a growing town planning team, oversee deliverables and ensure quality, health and safety, and provide strategic advice across internal and client teams. Represent the organisation, develop stakeholder relationships, and contribute to business development and bid preparation.
Location: London, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Cambridge
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Government Affairs & Public Policy
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Participate in the successful operation and management of the town planning team.
  • •Lead and assist on key planning policy projects, supporting local authority policy and strategy development and coordination of local plan evidence studies and strategic growth work.
  • •Provide strategic planning advice to other client and internal teams and represent the organisation with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
  • •Ensure projects are delivered successfully on budget and within programme timelines, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for seamless execution.
  • •Oversee deliverables, implement and uphold quality assurance and health and safety principles; contribute to bid preparation and business development activities.

Key Requirements

  • •Significant relevant experience leading and contributing to planning policy and strategy development in a consultancy or public sector role.
  • •Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
  • •Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or an equivalent professional body.
  • •Client focus with good interpersonal skills and a collaborative working approach.
  • •Demonstrable business development experience, including work winning and developing relationships with existing and new clients.
Education:Bachelor's in Town Planning
Skills:Client focusInterpersonal skillsCollaborative working approachBusiness development mindset
Certifications:Royal Town Planning Institute (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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