Senior Town Planner – Infra & Energy Projects (Hybrid)

AECOM; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm is looking for a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Birmingham. You will manage major development applications and provide planning advice across diverse infrastructure projects in energy, rail, and water sectors. The firm values innovation and provides a hybrid work environment to support work-life balance. Ideal candidates will have relevant planning experience, a degree in Town Planning, and strong communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a collaborative, inclusive atmosphere.

Benefits

Flexibility to work hybrid

Competitive compensation

Access to industry-leading technology

Qualifications

• Demonstrable and relevant experience of working on planning applications.
• Sound knowledge of English planning policy and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the successful delivery of major development applications.
• Provide planning advice to colleagues and clients on planning consent requirements.
• Write Planning Statements and Design and Access Statements.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Ability to write clearly and concisely

Client focus

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

Job description

A global infrastructure consulting firm is looking for a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Birmingham. You will manage major development applications and provide planning advice across diverse infrastructure projects in energy, rail, and water sectors. The firm values innovation and provides a hybrid work environment to support work-life balance. Ideal candidates will have relevant planning experience, a degree in Town Planning, and strong communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a collaborative, inclusive atmosphere.