Location
London, UK - Hybrid working with an average of two days per week working from home. Candidates must be based in the UK within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary with performance-based annual bonuses and longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans.

About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Town Planning and Consenting, the Town Planning Manager plays a key role in shaping Heathrow's sustainable future by developing and implementing planning and consenting strategies that support the airport's long-term growth and investment ambitions. You will be responsible for securing the planning consents required to deliver Heathrow's capital investment programmes, working across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects. Drawing on expertise in both the Town and Country Planning Act (TCPA) and Development Consent Order (DCO) regimes, you will provide strategic planning guidance that enables successful project delivery while balancing operational, environmental and community considerations.

This role offers the opportunity to influence some of the UK's most significant aviation and infrastructure developments. You will provide trusted advice on national, regional and local planning policy, helping to shape and influence emerging policy frameworks, including matters relating to the Airports National Policy Statement, to protect and promote Heathrow's interests.

Success in this role requires strong stakeholder engagement skills, commercial awareness and the ability to navigate complex planning challenges with confidence and credibility. As a visible and collaborative presence at Heathrow's Compass Centre, you will build strong relationships across the business, with external partners and key decision-makers, ensuring planning considerations are effectively integrated into strategic and operational decision-making.

Heathrow is a world-class airport with a unique and exciting environment. The Heathrow Expansion programme offers a defining role in one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, including delivering the third runway, improving passenger experience, stimulating jobs and opportunities across the UK, and strengthening global connectivity. You will be part of a diverse and talented team working in a fast-paced, complex environment that demands collaboration, resilience and problem-solving.

Heathrow offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including generous annual leave, market-leading pensions, family friendly policies, private health insurance, wellbeing tools and varied learning and development opportunities. The company is committed to sustainability and inclusivity, championing diversity and equal opportunities in the workplace.

Experience
Proven expertise in Town and Country Planning Act (TCPA) and Development Consent Order (DCO) regimes. Experience in securing planning consents for large-scale infrastructure or development projects. Strong stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness with the ability to manage complex planning challenges.

About you
Confident and credible communicator with excellent relationship-building skills. Collaborative and resilient with strong problem-solving abilities. Passionate about sustainable development and infrastructure projects. Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment and influence strategic decision-making.

Qualifications
Relevant professional planning qualifications or equivalent experience in town planning or related fields are expected. Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with national, regional and local planning policies.