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Consultant Town Planner
Consultant Town Planner
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
Start here. Grown Here.
We have an opportunity for a Consultant Town Planner. AECOM’s Planning and Stakeholder Engagement business is recruiting Consultant Planners to help deliver our existing and upcoming projects across multiple sectors, primarily focused on large-scale infrastructure.
As our Town Planning team operates nationally and supports hybrid working, we offer flexibility in terms of base location. Possible locations include: Basingstoke, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Chesterfield, Leeds, London Aldgate, Manchester, and Plymouth.
Responsibilities
Planning & Development Management
- Assist in the management and successful delivery of major development applications
- Provide planning advice to colleagues and clients, including the application of permitted development rights
- Carry out planning research and analysis, and assist with planning risk identification
Technical Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare Planning Statements and Design and Access Statements to support development applications
- Liaise with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team for coordinated project delivery
Project Coordination & Delivery
- Help coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across various project types
- Support project management activities aimed at ensuring successful outcomes
- Implement quality assurance and health and safety principles
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Business Development & Commercial Support
- Contribute to the preparation of successful commercial tenders
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Participate in internal and external meetings
- Build effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
Would this role suit your strengths and interests? Exciting opportunities await.
About the Work – Driving Infrastructure for the Future
Infrastructure creates opportunities for everyone. Whether improving commutes, ensuring reliable electricity, accessing clean water, or transforming urban areas, AECOM’s work supports thriving communities.
We are involved in a range of high-impact projects, such as:
- Energy Transition: Development Consent Orders (DCO) for renewables and energy projects
- Transport: Railway and aviation projects
- Defence, Water, and More: Tailored solutions for essential infrastructure needs
This role offers work on prestigious infrastructure projects spanning energy transition, rail, water developments, and more. AECOM is a leading UK infrastructure consultancy with experience across over 80 Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
Requirements
Are you ready to push the boundaries of what’s possible? Here’s what we look for:
Professional Qualifications
- Licentiate Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent professional town planning qualification, with a commitment to progressing toward complete accreditation
Planning & Technical Expertise
- Demonstrated experience with major planning applications
- Solid knowledge of UK planning policy and legislation
- Hands-on experience with Development Consent Orders (DCO) and/or Transport and Works Act Orders (TWAO) applications
- Understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) legislation
- Track record in identifying, evaluating, and managing planning risks
Commercial & Consultancy Skills
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to write clearly and concisely
- Consultancy experience, including managing project budgets and programmes
Stakeholder & Team Collaboration
- Client-focused with strong interpersonal skills
- Experience in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams
- High commitment to quality with engaging teamwork
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Project Delivery & Technical Competencies
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project
Additional Information
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For further inquiries, reach out to Anne Marie Flynn on LinkedIn.
About AECOM
AECOM delivers professional services throughout the project lifecycle—from advisory, planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management. We operate on a global scale, empowering public- and private-sector clients to address complex challenges related to transportation, buildings, water, new energy, and environmental projects. It is through our unmatched technical and digital expertise, our culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and our commitment to ESG priorities that we deliver a better world.
We believe that freedom to grow comes with opportunity. As a Fortune 500 firm, AECOM provided $16.1 billion in revenue for its Professional Services in fiscal year 2025. Let our journey transform futures collaboratively, transforming you as well.
Benefits
AECOM prioritizes flexibility, growth, and well-being, making it a rich experience for its employees. Benefits include:
- Hybrid work options
- Access to leading technology and transformative projects with significant impact
- Equal Opportunity Employer aligned with diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
- A culture that empowers everyone to grow and succeed together
AECOM is a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability or long-term condition and meet the essential criteria for this role, we encourage you to apply. For potential adjustments, contact us via: ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com.
All application info remains confidential under EEO guidelines.
Career Area: Planning Work Location Model: Hybrid ReqID: J10153739 Business Line: Environment
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