Overview
As Principal Town Planner at AECOM, you steer major infrastructure planning projects across the UK, with a focus on DCOs. You’ll lead planning delivery, coordinate cross‑disciplinary teams, and negotiate with local authorities to secure consents. You’ll provide strategic planning advice, craft feasibility studies, and shape consent strategies for energy, transport, water, and development schemes. You join a national Town Planning team known for delivering high‑profile projects and collaborating with stakeholders to create lasting, sustainable legacies. This role offers exposure to ambitious renewables and transport initiatives within a flexible, hybrid work environment, anchored by a strong,
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working options
- competitive compensation and benefits
- well-being programs
- global opportunities
- disability confident employer
- inclusive workplace culture
Responsibilities
- Lead and assist in the delivery of major development applications
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across various project types
- Submit and manage planning applications, liaising and negotiating with local planning authorities and stakeholders
- Provide planning advice on consent requirements and permitted development rights
- Produce planning feasibility reports and consent strategies
- Write Planning Statements and Design and Access Statements for development applications
- Contribute to business development in specific market sectors, including sector strategy
- Identify opportunities and build client relationships
- Lead and contribute to commercial tenders
- Oversee project management with focus on quality and health & safety principles
- Collaborate with Environmental Impact Assessment team and participate in stakeholder meetings
Key requirements
- Significant relevant experience leading planning consent applications for large infrastructure projects across multiple consenting regimes
- Membership of RTPI or equivalent professional body
- Client focus with strong interpersonal and collaborative approach
- Existing relationships with clients and local authorities
- Business development experience with work winning and client relationship development
- Strong written communication skills and ability to work under pressure
- Collaborative mindset
- Clear and concise written communication
- Initiative and self-motivation
- Town Planning expertise
- Planning feasibility and consent strategy
- Planning Statements and Design and Access Statements
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