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. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We have an opportunity for a Consultant Town Planner. AECOM's Planning and Stakeholder Engagement business is recruiting Consultant Planners to help deliver our existing portfolio of projects and a pipeline of projects, across a range of sectors, principally delivering large scale infrastructure. As our Town Planning team is national, and we support hybrid working we are flexible in terms of base location. The role can be based from our offices in Basingstoke, and London Aldgate, with an option for hybrid working. Here's what you'll do: You will be joining a market leading, experienced infrastructure planning team and will, be given the following responsibilities. Planning & Development ManagementAssist in the management and successful delivery of major development applications. Provide planning advice to colleagues and clients, including the application of permitted development rights. Carry out planning research and analysis and assist with the identification of planning risks. Technical Reporting & DocumentationPrepare Planning Statements and Design and Access Statements to support development applications. Liaise with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team to ensure coordinated project delivery. Project Coordination & DeliveryHelp coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across a variety of project types. Assist with project management activities to support successful project outcomes. Implement quality assurance and health and safety principles. Business Development & Commercial SupportContribute to the preparation of successful commercial tenders. Build effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, and project stakeholders. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We have an impressive portfolio of involvement in major infrastructure projects, including delivery of projects through various consenting regimes including Development Consent Orders. We are currently leading on consenting applications for renewables and wider energy/electricity related infrastructure, transport, defence, water and much more. 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 Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. carbon capture and energy storage projects;large aviation and rail projects; PLANNING AT AECOM - AECOM is a top ten UK Planning consultancy by size, employing around 70 Chartered or Licentiate Planners, practicing in all areas of the discipline. AECOM is also a worldwide leader in environmental and engineering consultancy and working as a planning consultant within AECOM means access to some of the highest profile and prestigious development projects in the UK, working with colleagues operating at the cutting edge of their disciplines as part of the largest UK environmental consultancy. Professional QualificationsLicentiate Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or an equivalent professional town planning organisation and working towards full accreditation. Planning & Technical ExpertiseDemonstrable experience of working on major planning applications. Sound knowledge of UK planning policy and legislation. Experience identifying, evaluating, and managing planning risk. Commercial & Consultancy SkillsCommercial awareness and the ability to write clearly and concisely. Consultancy experience, including monitoring and managing project budgets and programmes. Stakeholder & Team CollaborationClient-focused with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working approach, demonstrating a high level of commitment to quality. Project Delivery & Technical CompetenciesAbility to work effectively to tight deadlines. Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! 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. About AECOMAECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. Strategy/PlanningExperience level: AssociateIndustry: Construction
Town Planner Planning Consultant in London employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in the South East, where you can make a meaningful impact on transport planning while enjoying a range of personalised benefits tailored to support your well-being and professional aspirations.
