Associate Director - Town Planning

Aecom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director in Town Planning to enhance our Manchester office. This pivotal role focuses on leading planning consents for infrastructure projects, managing a talented team, and engaging in strategic business development. Join us to make a tangible impact on diverse communities and projects as part of a global consulting firm committed to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Access to industry-leading technology

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing applications for large infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable experience in work winning and client relationship development.
• Client focus and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow planning consents team in the North West.
• Lead major development applications including Development Consent Order process.
• Ensure project delivery on budget and within timelines.

Skills

Team Leadership

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Business Development

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Significant experience in planning consents

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Associate Director - Town Planning, Manchester

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Client:

AECOM

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Technical

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

J10131449

Job Views:

4

Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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**Company Description****Work with Us. Change the World.**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.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. 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're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.**Job Description**Due to significant infrastructure planning wins and new opportunities, we are looking to bring in an Associate Director to our Manchester office to manage and grow our planning consents team and offer in the North West.**_Here’s what you’ll do:_**You will be joining a market leading, experienced infrastructure planning team and will, be given the following responsibilities.We are looking for a leader with proven experience in planning consents and project management. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong interpersonal and mentoring skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work and driving business growth.**Team Leadership and Development**+ Manage and grow our planning consents service in the North West.+ 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 both 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 the 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, nurturing client relationships.+ Lead the preparation of commercial tenders to secure new opportunities.Does this sound like something you can do, and do well? If so, read on…**About our team**AECOM’s rapidly growing Town Planning team plays a key role in delivering major infrastructure and development projects.AECOM is a top ten UK planning consultancy by size, employing more than 70 Chartered or Licentiate Planners. 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.Become part of our Environment business, and collaborate with top-tier planners, impact assessment specialists and project managers to consent a variety of captivating projects, from local developments to major and national infrastructure, from developing planning strategies to obtaining consent and post consent work. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.**Come grow with us.****Qualifications****Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?**_Here’s what we’re looking for:_+ Significant relevant experience of leading applications for planning consent for large infrastructure projects across a range of consenting regimes.+ Client focus, with good interpersonal skills and collaborative working approach.+ Existing relationships with clients and local authorities in the North West would be advantageous.+ Expert witness experience would be advantageous.+ High level of commitment to quality.+ A business development mindset, with demonstrable experience of work winning and developing relationships with existing and new clients.+ Ability to write clearly and concisely.+ Ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure.**Additional Information**Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (annemarieflynn).**About AECOM**AECOM 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. 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. We’re the world’s 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.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. Please let us know using this email address [emailprotected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.**ReqID:** J10131449**Business Line:** Environment**Business Group:** DCS**Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India**Career Area:** Planning**Work Location Model:** Hybrid**Legal Entity:** AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited