United States
Manchester
GBP 10,000 - 40,000
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms offering unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career. We are currently looking to strengthen and broaden our Planning team. The team, based in London, Birmingham, Epsom, Bristol, Manchester and Leeds, works directly with AtkinsRéalis’ wide multi-disciplinary teams in the UK and across the world on a variety of major infrastructure and development projects.
We are looking for a Principal / Associate Spatial Planner to join our successful and progressive team of planners and economists which is strongly integrated with our transport, engineering, design and environmental businesses. The position requires a Chartered Planner, combining an excellent track record in planning with experience in providing comprehensive advice to the public and private development sector.
The individual will work as part of the national 'place planning' strategy group within PECC, the buildings and places market and AtkinsRéalis’ Northern Transformation Programme, bringing experience and understanding of:
* The planning and regeneration market in the city regions of the North of England (particularly North west and Yorkshire).
* Strategic/national or regional policies and funding applied to localities.
* A policy and strategy background - including preparation of local spatial plans, evidence-based studies and infrastructure planning.
* Understanding of strategic planning and regional frameworks.
* Area-wide regeneration projects, town centres or station neighbourhoods involving infrastructure interventions.
* Understanding of the policy and consenting processes that will support strategic placemaking projects.
Responsibilities:
* Carry out strategic planning and policy development including assessments of development potential, local plan support and evidence, city and regional plans.
* Identification, development and pursuit of new business and marketing opportunities including leading or supporting on tender responses.
* Develop client network and collaborate with colleagues across AtkinsRéalis to win work.
* Manage project inputs from a range of disciplines working across the firm.
* Support the provision of strategic and policy planning advice to external and internal clients.
Requirements:
* A relevant degree in Town Planning and Chartered membership of the RTPI.
* Relevant experience including successfully managing multi-disciplinary projects, engagement with clients and business development.
* A passion for urbanism and placemaking.
* Client-facing skills focused on early engagement and partnering.
* Experience of undertaking strategic and spatial planning work in the UK.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure.
We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups.
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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