Principal Town Planner - Policy

Overview

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Principal Town Planner - Policy

role at

AECOM .Due to a significant increase in planning policy project wins and new opportunities, we are looking to bring in a Principal Planner to work with senior colleagues to manage our growing workload.The role is based in our flagship

London Aldgate Tower office , with flexibility for other locations to be considered including

Basingstoke ,

Bristol ,

Birmingham ,

Cambridge ,

Chesterfield ,

Leeds ,

Manchester ,

Nottingham , and

Plymouth . We operate a

hybrid working model , with the role available on

full-time or part-time

basis to suit individual circumstances.Join a global team delivering infrastructure projects that create a positive impact for people and communities worldwide.Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Development

Participate in the successful operation and management of the town planning team.

Planning Strategy and Expertise

Lead and assist on key planning policy projects, including supporting local authority policy and strategy development, coordination and delivery of local plan evidence studies, strategic growth studies, infrastructure strategies and other policy and strategy commissions.Offer strategic planning advice to other client and internal teams.Provide effective representation for the organisation, developing and managing relationships with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders through project work and through attendance at conferences and other networking events.Share technical knowledge and excellence.

Project Management

Ensure projects are delivered successfully on budget and within programme timelines.Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams for seamless project execution.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

Oversee the deliverables produced by the planning policy team.Implement and uphold quality assurance and health and safety principles.

Business Development

Contribute to the business development strategy, nurturing client relationships.Lead and assist in the preparation of commercial tenders to secure new opportunities.

Qualifications

Experience

Significant relevant experience of leading and contributing to planning policy and strategy development in a consultancy or public sector role.

Client and Stakeholder Relations

Client focus, with good interpersonal skills and a collaborative working approach.Existing relationships with clients and local authorities.A business development mindset, with demonstrable experience of work winning and developing relationships with existing and new clients.

Skills

Ability to produce high quality technical reports and excellent communication skills.Ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure.

Quality and Commitment

High level of commitment to quality.

Education and Professional Memberships

Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, and membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent professional body.

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

• Hybrid work options are available; you will be supported to balance office, remote, or client-site work. • A Disability Confident Employer; reasonable accommodations are available upon request. • All information will be kept confidential according to EEO ..... full job details .....