Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Associate Director, Planning Policy
Lead planning policy projects, manage teams, and drive strategic planning outcomes.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Associate Director, Planning Policy role supports the leadership team in managing a growing portfolio of planning projects. The position can be based in multiple UK offices, offers hybrid working, and is available on a full‑time or part‑time basis to suit individual circumstances. • Lead and mentor town planning team members, providing line management and development. • Deliver key planning policy projects, including local plans, evidence studies, and infrastructure strategies. • Provide strategic planning advice to clients and internal teams. • Build and maintain relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders; represent AECOM at conferences. • Manage multi‑disciplinary project delivery, ensuring budget and timeline compliance. • Oversee quality assurance, health and safety, and deliverables from the planning policy team. • Drive business development by nurturing client relationships and preparing commercial tenders. • Produce high‑quality technical reports and communicate findings effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸team leadership
- ▸policy delivery
- ▸strategic advice
- ▸client relations
- ▸project management
- ▸technical reporting
What You Bring
• Significant experience in planning policy and strategy development in consultancy or public sector. • Strong client focus with excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills; existing stakeholder networks. • Proven track record of winning work and expanding client relationships. • Hold a degree in Town Planning (or related) and membership of RTPI or equivalent professional body.
Requirements
- ▸planning policy
- ▸strategy development
- ▸client focus
- ▸stakeholder networks
- ▸town planning
- ▸rtpi
Benefits
Joining AECOM provides clear career progression within a supportive culture that encourages learning, development, and diversity, including neurodiversity. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment, mentorship, and opportunities to work on high‑impact projects worldwide. AECOM champions equity, diversity, and inclusion, offering flexible hybrid work, competitive compensation, and comprehensive well‑being programs. Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of background, and reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities.
Work Environment
Hybrid