Associate Director, Planning & Consents (Hybrid)

AECO; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

AECOM seeks an Associate Director to join our leadership team, managing and growing the planning consents service across Bristol, Chesterfield and Manchester. You’ll work within a hybrid policy to deliver secure planning approvals for major infrastructure projects, including DCOs, for energy, rail and water sectors.

We aim for strategic thinkers with strong interpersonal and mentoring skills, delivering high-quality work and driving business growth while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience of leading applications for planning consent for large infrastructure projects across a range of consenting regimes.
• Expert witness experience would be advantageous.
• Client focus with good interpersonal skills and a collaborative working approach.
• Existing relationships with clients and local authorities.
• Business development mindset with demonstrable work winning and relationship development with clients.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Development: Manage and grow our 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 on budget and on schedule; coordinate multi-disciplinary teams for seamless execution.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance: Oversee deliverables; implement and uphold quality assurance and health and safety principles.
• Business Development: Contribute to strategy, nurture client relationships, lead preparation of commercial tenders to secure new opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Planning consent

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Town Planning

RTPI membership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AECOM seeks an Associate Director to join our leadership team, managing and growing the planning consents service across Bristol, Chesterfield and Manchester. You’ll work within a hybrid policy to deliver secure planning approvals for major infrastructure projects, including DCOs, for energy, rail and water sectors.

We aim for strategic thinkers with strong interpersonal and mentoring skills, delivering high-quality work and driving business growth while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and