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On-site in London·Added yesterday (last checked 3 Nov)
Our summary
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- On-site, London

Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute or working towards Chartered Membership
- Relevant DCO experience of developing infrastructure in a planning and consenting role
- Excellent knowledge of UK planning law and regulation as well as policies and procedures
- Significant planning experience within an established UK Planning team
- Significant experience in handling Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment, Compulsory Acquisition and Statutory Consultation matters related to large infrastructure projects
Nice to have
- Interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
The role
Join us a Town Planning Manager. Help shape Heathrow's future by securing planning consents, influencing policy, and delivering strategic planning solutions that enable sustainable growth and major capital investment programmes.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic planning advice to the business on planning policy, the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS), and the progression of major capital investment projects through the planning system.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including local planning authorities, the Planning Inspectorate, statutory consultees, and external agencies, to support successful project delivery.
- Lead the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications, Development Consent Order (DCO) activities, and other consenting requirements, ensuring alignment with Heathrow's capital investment and growth objectives.
- Develop and implement consenting strategies, including pre-application engagement, regulatory approvals, and planning submissions, while providing proactive advice on planning and development matters.
- Monitor planning policy, legislative changes, and third-party developments, ensuring compliance with planning obligations and conditions, and delivering robust responses that protect and promote Heathrow's interests.
Ideally, you will also have
- Planning, aviation or related post graduate qualifications
- Knowledge in Airspace Change Process
- Interest in public policy and political affairs