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Job Summary
AECOM are looking for an exceptional graduate planner to join our busy studio. We enjoy what we do at AECOM, bringing projects to life in the cities and communities in which we work, and we’re driven by a set of values and a common purpose — to create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments. Innovation is built into every project we manage and every community we serve. We’ll provide you with the support you need in an environment that allows you to grow and succeed.
As a graduate in our Planning team, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of project types from feasibility work through to the regeneration strategies. The scope will include preparation of planning applications, undertaking site visits and report writing and working collaboratively across our network of offices.
We enjoy an exceptional team approach working closely with architects, engineers, ecologists, economists and other related professionals to develop award winning integrated projects. Our local practice network leverages AECOM’s global presence to address urban and rural planning problems and to serve as catalysts for regeneration.
Our team of planners delivers a range of exciting and varied projects across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. We work in dynamic and challenging environments, in multi-disciplinary teams delivering solutions to a broad base of client sectors including development, energy, oil, gas, water, government and transportation.
We are looking for creative and highly motivated team players that have the ability to assist other members of the Planning team who would like the fantastic opportunity to further their career, gaining valuable experience to be part of exciting projects on a local and national level within an established consultancy. Examples of projects the Town Planning team are involved in include:
- East Bank, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
- Having gained planning consent for the Legacy Communities Scheme on the Olympic Park, AECOM’s planning team have led the complex planning applications for the new UCL East Campus and the Stratford Waterfront development on the East Bank which will see the BBC, V&A, Sadlers Wells and London College of Fashion creating a new cultural heart to London at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
- Northern Arc, Burgess Hill
- AECOM submitted a hybrid planning application for a 3,500 home urban extension to the north of Burgess Hill on behalf of Homes England. Our planning team co-ordinated the major multi-disciplinary team to produce the masterplan, Infrastructure Delivery Plan and Phasing Strategy. We submitted the application within 3 months of scheme fix.
- Neighbourhood Planning Support
- Since 2014, AECOM has been working with Locality to deliver technical support to groups doing neighbourhood planning throughout England, on behalf of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government. Support ranges from assessing local housing need through site assessment to design. To date we have completed over 600 packages of support to neighbourhood groups.
- Oxford Cambridge Arc Study
- AECOM have been chosen by the UK Government to define the growth opportunities in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, the first UK study at this scale in a generation.
- SIB Planning Framework
- Since 2016, AECOM have been sole provider offering planning advice to the Strategic Investment Board on various government owned sites in Northern Ireland.
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. Their initial role will support and assist with the completion of tasks such as:
- Input into the production of planning applications.
- Production of feasibility reports.
- Assistance towards the coordination of multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Field visits and surveys.
- Research and analysis.
- Community and stakeholder consultation.
Minimum Requirements
- A graduate with a degree level qualification in Planning (minimum 2:1).
- Planning work experience beyond academic study (minimum 6 months achieved either during studies, industrial placement, vacation work or since).
- Ability to interpret construction/design plans and drawings and understand how these manifest physically.
- Able to work on own initiative and under pressure.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Sound knowledge of UK Planning policy and legislation.
- Interest in all aspects of Planning.
- Ability to deliver Planning solutions, and successfully manage time to meet project deadlines.
- A hard working and highly motivated individual with excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills.
- Client focused with good interpersonal skills and team approach with a high level of commitment towards the job.
- Full current driving licence and access to a form of transport to travel to various sites to carry out the duties of the post.
What We Offer
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities.
We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
