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 & 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: J10131449

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Planning

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited