Lead Town Planner – Major Infra & DCO Projects

AECOM Corporation; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Town Planner to lead infrastructure planning projects across the UK, with a focus on DCOs. You will work on renewables, energy, transport, and water developments, leading planning applications and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.

The role supports hybrid working with base locations nationwide. You will join a national team with extensive experience in major infrastructure and development projects, contributing to client relationships and business development

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or an equivalent professional body.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in the delivery of major development applications.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across various project types.
• Submit and manage planning applications, including liaising and negotiating with local planning authorities and key stakeholders.
• Provide planning advice to colleagues and clients on consent requirements and permitted development rights.
• Produce planning feasibility reports and consent strategies.
• Write Planning Statements and Design and Access Statements for development applications.
• Contribute to business development in specific market sectors, including sector strategy.
• Identify opportunities and build client relationships.
• Lead and contribute to the preparation of successful commercial tenders.
• Work closely with the Environmental Impact Assessment team.
• Participate in internal and external meetings with stakeholders.
• Oversee project management, ensuring quality and adherence to health and safety principles.

Skills

Write clearly and concisely

Own initiative under pressure

Education

Degree in Town Planning

RTPI membership

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Town Planner to lead infrastructure planning projects across the UK, with a focus on DCOs. You will work on renewables, energy, transport, and water developments, leading planning applications and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.

The role supports hybrid working with base locations nationwide. You will join a national team with extensive experience in major infrastructure and development projects, contributing to client relationships and business development