Our Planning Teams in Birmingham and Manchester have a fantastic graduate opportunity available with a start date of July 2025 onwards.
Responsibilities:
* Provide technical inputs to land use planning projects and work within a team of planners, environmental specialists, landscape architects, and engineers to deliver a range of projects including land development, infrastructure planning, policy planning, and strategic development planning projects.
* Play a supporting role in the preparation of planning applications for a range of infrastructure, large-scale residential, and mixed-use schemes, working with other disciplines in multi-disciplinary teams. This would include writing planning statements or policy appraisals and liaising with the client and other stakeholders to achieve successful planning outcomes.
* Carry out planning research and analysis and assist with the identification of planning risk.
* Support others in the team to identify and pursue business development opportunities, and support the growth of the business through new and repeat clients. Contribute to proposals and qualification documents to secure new commissions.
* Provide effective representation for the organisation, developing and managing relationships with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders through project work and attendance at conferences and other networking events.
* Participate in the successful operation and management of the town planning team, including playing a role in sharing technical knowledge and excellence.
* Provide assistance to the management team as required.
Minimum Requirements:
* A graduate with a degree or postgraduate level qualification in Town or Urban Planning or a related discipline.
* A hard-working and highly motivated individual with excellent communication, presentation, and report writing skills.
* Able to work on own initiative and under pressure.
* Competent in the use of Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
* An understanding of UK Planning policy and legislation.
* Interest in all aspects of Planning.
* Successfully manage time to meet project deadlines.
* Client-focused with good interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach with a high level of commitment to quality.
* Full current driving licence is preferred (although not essential) and access to a form of transport to travel to various sites to carry out the duties of the post.
* Ideally planning work experience beyond academic study (achieved either during studies, industrial placement, vacation work, or since).
About AECOM:
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.
When a graduate starts with us, we pair them with an experienced member of the team who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects. Joining AECOM will provide you with opportunities for career progression within a positive culture where learning and development are actively supported and promoted.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
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