Job Description
Due to significant infrastructure planning wins and new opportunities, we are looking to bring in an Associate Director to work with the leadership team in managing and growing our planning consents team based from our offices in Basingstoke, Birmingham, Bristol, Chesterfield, Leeds, London Aldgate, or Manchester, with an option for hybrid working. You will be able to work on a range of prestigious infrastructure projects for our clients in the energy transition, rail and water development sectors, as well as regional and local developments. AECOM is a market leader in UK infrastructure development, with experience of over 80 DCO projects.
Here’s what you’ll do:
- Team Leadership and Development
Manage and grow the planning consents service; provide line management and mentorship to junior team members. - Planning Strategy and Expertise
Lead major development applications, including the Development Consent Order (DCO) process; offer strategic planning advice to clients and internal teams. - 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 deliverables produced by the planning consents team; implement and uphold quality assurance and health and safety principles. - Business Development
Contribute to the business development strategy; nurture client relationships; lead the preparation of commercial tenders to secure new opportunities.
Qualifications
Experience
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 & Stakeholder Relations
- 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 winning and developing relationships with existing and new clients.
Skills
- Ability to write clearly and concisely.
- Ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure.
Quality & Commitment
- High level of commitment to quality.
Education & Professional Memberships
- Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, and membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent professional body.
Additional Information
For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn, Anne‑Marie Flynn. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Benefits
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of employees and their families. We’re a trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry‑leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Associate Director - Town Planning in Ledston employer: AECOM
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