Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Principal Town Planner - Policy
Lead planning policy strategy, manage teams, and drive business development for AECOM.
Job Highlights
About the Role
We are looking for a Principal Planner to manage our growing workload of planning policy projects. The role will involve leading and assisting key initiatives, working with multi‑disciplinary teams and engaging directly with clients and stakeholders to achieve successful planning outcomes. The position is based in our London Aldgate Tower office, operates on a hybrid model and can be full‑time or part‑time to suit individual circumstances. • Lead and assist on key planning policy projects, including local authority policy development, evidence studies, strategic growth studies, and infrastructure strategies. • Provide strategic planning advice to clients and internal teams and represent AECOM at conferences and networking events. • Coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered on budget and within programme timelines. • Oversee quality assurance, health and safety compliance, and deliverables from the planning policy team. • Contribute to business development by nurturing client relationships and preparing commercial tenders. • Participate in the operation and leadership of the town planning team. • Maintain existing client and local authority relationships and a business‑development mindset. • Produce high‑quality technical reports and communicate findings effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸planning policy
- ▸strategic advice
- ▸team coordination
- ▸quality assurance
- ▸client relations
- ▸technical reports
What You Bring
• Demonstrate significant experience delivering planning policy and strategy in consultancy or public sector roles. • Hold a degree in Town Planning (or related discipline) and membership of RTPI (or equivalent professional body).
Requirements
- ▸planning policy
- ▸strategy
- ▸consultancy
- ▸town planning
- ▸rtpi
Benefits
Joining AECOM offers clear career progression within a positive culture that actively supports learning and development. Employees benefit from hybrid working flexibility, a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programmes, and a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and ESG priorities.
Work Environment
Hybrid