Overview

Associate Director - Town Planning at AECOM. Based from offices in Basingstoke, Birmingham, Bristol, Chesterfield, Leeds, London Aldgate, Manchester, Nottingham or Plymouth with hybrid working options. You will join a market-leading infrastructure planning team and work on prestigious projects in energy transition, rail and water sectors, plus regional and local developments.Responsibilities

Lead and grow the planning consents service and provide line management and mentorship to junior team members.Lead major development applications, including the Development Consent Order (DCO) process; offer strategic planning advice to clients and internal teams.Ensure projects are delivered on budget and within programme timelines; coordinate multi-disciplinary teams for seamless delivery.Oversee deliverables from the planning consents team; implement and uphold quality assurance and health and safety principles.Contribute to business development, nurture client relationships, and lead preparation of commercial tenders to secure new opportunities.Qualifications

Significant relevant experience leading applications for planning consent for large infrastructure projects across a range of consenting regimes; expert witness experience would be advantageous.Client focus with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach; existing relationships with clients and local authorities; business development mindset with experience in work winning.Clear written communication; ability to work on own initiative and under pressure.High level of commitment to quality.Degree in Town Planning or related discipline; membership of RTPI or equivalent professional body.About the Team and Company

AECOM’s Town Planning team delivers major infrastructure and development projects. AECOM is a leading UK planning consultancy with access to high-profile projects and a broad environmental and engineering capability. Our Environment business collaborates with top-tier planners, impact assessment specialists and project managers to obtain planning consent for local and national projects.Working at AECOM

You will have hybrid work options and be part of a global, inclusive firm focused on equity, diversity and inclusion, and ESG priorities. We offer a wide range of compensation, benefits and wellbeing programs. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer (please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com for accommodations).ReqID:

J10131449Business Line:

EnvironmentBusiness Group:

DCSStrategic Business Unit:

Europe and IndiaCareer Area:

PlanningWork Location Model:

HybridLegal Entity:

AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited

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