Principal Town Planner

Company DescriptionAt AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.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.We are looking for an outstanding consultant with proven experience in planning policy and strategy and project management. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work and driving business growth.You will manage and assist in key planning policy projects, working alongside multi-disciplinary teams and engaging directly with clients and stakeholders to secure successful planning outcomes.You will be based in our flagship London Aldgate Tower office, though other locations may be considered, including Basingstoke, Bristol, Birmingham, Cambridge, Chesterfield, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, and Plymouth.We operate a hybrid working model, giving you the flexibility to balance time between our office and working from home, depending on your needs and the requirements of the role. This position is available on either a full-time or part-time basis, allowing us to tailor the role to suit your individual circumstances.Job ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the successful operation and management of the town planning teamLead 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.Sharing technical knowledge and excellence.Project ManagementEnsure projects are delivered successfully on budget and within programme timelines.Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams for seamless project execution.Quality Assurance and ComplianceOversee the deliverables produced by the planning policy team.Implement and uphold quality assurance and health and safety principles.Business DevelopmentContribute to the business development strategy, nurturing client relationships.Lead and assist in the preparation of commercial tenders to secure new opportunities.QualificationsSignificant relevant experience of leading and contributing to planning policy and strategy development in a consultancy or public sector role.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.Ability to produce high quality technical reports and excellent communication skills.Ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure.Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, and membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent professional body.AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr