Senior Town Planner

Overview

In this role you will help deliver major infrastructure and development projects through planning consent, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and advising on policy. You will work within AECOM’s national Town Planning team, contributing to high-profile energy, transport and water schemes. The position offers hybrid working and a diverse workload across regional and national projects. You will partner with stakeholders to secure planning approvals while upholding quality and safety standards. This is a chance to shape growth in UK infrastructure within a collaborative, future‑focused firm.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• comprehensive compensation and well-being programs
• opportunities to work on high-profile projects
• inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• globally backed, publicly traded firm
• disability confident employer and accommodation support

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of major development applications with multi-disciplinary teams
• Assist with project management and ensure quality and health and safety principles
• Provide planning advice on consent requirements and permitted rights
• Conduct planning research and help prepare feasibility reports and consent strategies
• Draft Planning Statements and Design and Access Statements; lead and manage planning applications and negotiations
• Collaborate with Environmental Impact Assessment team; participate in meetings
• Contribute to commercial tenders and support planning feasibility work

Key requirements

• Experience working on planning applications
• Sound knowledge of English planning policy and legislation
• Commercial awareness
• Clear and concise writing ability
• Client-focused with strong interpersonal and collaborative approach
• High commitment to quality

• Client focus
• Interpersonal skills
• Collaborative working approach
• Planning applications
• Planning policy and legislation knowledge
• Planning research and analysis

…