Strategic Aviation & Infrastructure Planning Lead

Heathrow Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salaries

Performance-based annual bonuses

Share in Success Bonus plans

Generous annual leave allowances

Market-leading pensions

Private health insurance

Wellbeing tools

Learning and development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Heathrow invites a Town Planning Manager to shape the airport’s sustainable future by developing and implementing planning strategies across a portfolio of capital projects. You will balance operational, environmental and community considerations while securing planning consents to deliver growth.

You will provide strategic planning guidance on national and local policy, including the Airports National Policy Statement, and lead engagement with authorities, inspectors and external agencies to

Qualifikationen

• Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute or working towards Chartered Membership
• Relevant DCO experience of developing infrastructure in a planning and consenting role
• Excellent knowledge of UK planning law and regulation as well as policies and procedures
• Significant planning experience within an established UK Planning team
• Significant experience in handling Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment, Compulsory Acquisition and Statutory Consultation matters related to large infrastructure projects
• Interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Planning, aviation or related post graduate qualifications
• Knowledge in Airspace Change Process
• Interest in public policy and political affairs

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic planning advice to the business on planning policy, the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS), and the progression of major capital investment projects through the planning system.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including local planning authorities, the Planning Inspectorate, statutory consultees, and external agencies, to support successful project delivery.
• Lead the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications, Development Consent Order (DCO) activities, and other consenting requirements, ensuring alignment with Heathrow’s capital investment and growth objectives.
• Develop and implement consenting strategies, including pre-application engagement, regulatory approvals, and planning submissions, while providing proactive advice on planning and development matters.
• Monitor planning policy, legislative changes, and third-party developments, ensuring compliance with planning obligations and conditions, and delivering robust responses that protect and promote Heathrow’s interests.

Jobbeschreibung

Heathrow invites a Town Planning Manager to shape the airport’s sustainable future by developing and implementing planning strategies across a portfolio of capital projects. You will balance operational, environmental and community considerations while securing planning consents to deliver growth.

You will provide strategic planning guidance on national and local policy, including the Airports National Policy Statement, and lead engagement with authorities, inspectors and external agencies to