Town Planning and Environmental Impact Assessment

AECOM; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm located in Cardiff is expanding its team focused on Town Planning and Environmental Impact Assessment. The firm seeks experienced professionals, particularly in Town Planning and Environmental Impact Assessment, to work on impactful projects improving communities across Wales. This role offers hybrid working options and opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Career growth and development programs

Flexible and hybrid working options

Mentoring and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and consultancy.
• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex projects in water and renewable energy.
• Collaborate across disciplines from feasibility to delivery.

Skills

Town Planning

Environmental Impact Assessment

Knowledge of the consulting sector

Education

Degree in a related engineering subject

Job description

Start here. Grow here. Shape the future of Wales

At AECOM - we’re shaping Town Planning and Environmental Impact Assessment for generations to come.

Its ambitious. And it’s all about reliability, sustainability and digital innovation.

For you that means career‑defining projects, the chance to tackle complex challenges head on and the opportunity to create solutions that will benefit communities for decades to come.

AECOM Cardiff

AECOM’s involvement in Cardiff showcases our work in the water, energy, environmental, transportation and buildings sectors. We are gratified to have played a part in the future of Wales well into the 21st century. Due to planned growth in Wales we are keen to expand our Town Planning and Impact Assessment teams in Cardiff. This gives you the opportunity to join an industry expert and build on your reputation and career.

Who we are looking for

We’re building a diverse team and are interested in hearing from talented professionals at all stages of their career. Whether you’re an experienced Senior Consultant looking to take the next step or an experienced leader, we have opportunities that match a variety of skills and aspirations – Senior, Principal, Associate & Technical Directors.

We’re particularly keen to connect with people who bring expertise in areas such as:

• Town Planning
• Environmental Impact Assessment

You’ll have the chance to work on major projects including water and renewable energy.

Our impact in action

Our projects are already reshaping the Welsh community by delivering clean water through more sustainable treatment facilities, strengthening energy transmission networks and accelerating the shift to renewable energy.

Why AECOM

With around 70 Town Planning specialists in our UK&I Town Planning team and around 180 Impact Assessment Practitioners in our EIA team, you’ll collaborate across disciplines covering the full project lifecycle from feasibility and design to delivery and asset management – offering variety, challenge and purpose. These roles are available from our Cardiff office with hybrid working options that allow for a mix of office collaboration, home working and on‑site client engagement.

• Impact That Matters – Work on game‑changing projects across Wales that improve communities and protect the environment.
• Award‑Winning Excellence – Join a team recognised where you’ll contribute to industry‑leading sustainable solutions.
• Career Growth & Development – Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional you’ll have access to mentorship, technical practice networks, AECOM University and leadership development to accelerate your career.
• Flexible & Hybrid Working – We support a balanced work‑life approach that fits your needs.

If you’re passionate about innovation, solving real‑world challenges and building a career that makes a difference, AECOM is the place to do it.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

What we’re looking for

• Knowledge and experience of the consulting sector
• A degree or equivalent in a related engineering subject (e.g., town planning, environmental geography) and / or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience in a similar role for a consultancy or contractor.

Ready to Make the Move

At AECOM you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward‑thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

Join our team and shape the future. Apply today!

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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 programme 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 unrivalled 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.

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 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 programmes 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 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 will 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 if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.