At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to shape planning policies and strategies for impactful projects.
- Company: AECOM, a leading global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, career growth opportunities, and a supportive culture.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in communities while developing your skills in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Town Planning or related field; experience in planning policy preferred.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
At 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 recruit a consultant planner with opportunities to be based at our offices in London - Aldgate, Bristol, Leeds or Manchester whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. You will be joining a great team; you will have an interesting and diverse workload and you will be given the opportunity to make the most of your abilities. You will work on key planning policy projects, working alongside multi-disciplinary teams and engaging directly with clients and stakeholders to secure successful planning outcomes. There will also be opportunities to work on infrastructure and development projects within the Planning team.
Here’s what you’ll do:
- Planning Strategy and Expertise
- Carry out research and analysis for planning policy projects.
- Assist on elements of policy projects, including supporting local authority policy and strategy development, local plan evidence studies, strategic growth studies, infrastructure strategies and other policy and strategy commissions.
- Assist in formulating 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 Management
- Assist Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered successfully on budget and within programme timelines.
- Assist in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for seamless project execution.
- Implement and uphold quality assurance and health and safety principles.
- Business Development
- Contribute to the business development strategy where required.
- Assist in the preparation of commercial tenders to secure new opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Relevant experience of 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.
- A business development mindset, ideally with some 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.
- High level of commitment to quality.
- Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, and membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent professional body, or working towards membership.
Joining AECOM will provide you with opportunities for career progression within a positive culture where learning and development is actively supported and promoted.
Strategic Planning Consultant – Hybrid & Policy Growth in London employer: AECOM Corporation
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Birmingham office provides a unique opportunity to engage in high-profile infrastructure projects while benefiting from flexible hybrid work options and a commitment to employee growth through comprehensive training and development programmes. Join us to be part of a global team dedicated to delivering impactful solutions and creating a better world.
