Consultant Town Planner

at  AECOM

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Job Description

READY TO PUSH THE LIMITS OF WHAT’S POSSIBLE?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Sound knowledge of Scottish planning policy and legislation
• Demonstrable and relevant experience of working on planning applications
• Client focus, with good interpersonal skills and collaborative working approach
• High level of commitment to quality
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• Ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure
• Competence in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Project

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone’s unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Additional Information
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• Assisting in the management and successful delivery of major development applications including coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across various project types.
• Providing planning advice to colleagues and clients on planning policy, consent requirements and the application of permitted development rights.
• Carrying out planning research and analysis and assist with planning feasibility reports and consent strategies.
• Writing Planning Statements and Design and Access Statements for development applications.
• Liaising with the Environmental Impact Assessment team.
• Contribution to the preparation of successful commercial tenders.
• Assisting with project management and implementing quality and health and safety principles.
• Participating in internal and external meetings
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