At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead planning policy projects and manage a dynamic team in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join AECOM, a top UK planning consultancy with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive culture that values unique contributions and perspectives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on urban development and community planning.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning policy and strategy, with strong client relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
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. You will be based in our flagship London Aldgate Tower office but other locations could be considered including Basingstoke, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Chesterfield, Nottingham, Plymouth and Cambridge.
Here’s what you’ll do:
- 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. Sharing 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.
Joining AECOM will provide you with opportunities for career progression within a positive culture where learning and development is actively supported and promoted.
Qualifications: Significant 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. Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, and membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent professional body.
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.
Principal Town Planner (Policy) in Cambourne employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in our mission to deliver a better world while enjoying the benefits of working with a global leader in infrastructure consulting.
