Location
Flexible UK locations including Basingstoke, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Chesterfield, Leeds, London Aldgate, Manchester, Nottingham, and Plymouth with hybrid working options.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with experience

About the Role
Join AECOM’s market-leading Town Planning team to work on major infrastructure planning projects across the UK, with a strong focus on Development Consent Order (DCO) projects. You will lead and assist in delivering major development applications across sectors such as renewables, energy transmission, rail, water, defence, and housing. The role involves coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, managing planning applications, liaising with local planning authorities and stakeholders, and providing expert planning advice. You will contribute to business development, client relationship management, and collaborate closely with environmental impact assessment teams. This is an opportunity to work on prestigious projects including solar DCOs, carbon capture and storage, large aviation and rail projects, and mixed-use developments. AECOM offers a flexible hybrid working environment and a diverse, inclusive culture where your expertise will be valued and developed.

Experience
- Significant experience leading planning consent applications for large infrastructure projects across various consenting regimes including DCOs.
- Experience in client relationship management and business development.
- Expert witness experience is advantageous.

About you
- Client-focused with excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Strong commitment to quality and delivering high standards.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven track record in winning and developing client relationships.

Qualifications
- Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent professional body.