Planning a better future for our communities.
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 looking for a senior town planner who is keen to bring their experience to the table and help to support the growth of our South West and Wales planning team across a variety of major infrastructure and development projects.
You'll join one of the UK's leading planning consultancies at the forefront of thought leadership in sustainable infrastructure and development, from Net Zero to ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation. Progress with your career interests across various agencies and organizations such as Energy and Water companies, Environment Agency, National Highways, and many others.
Responsibilities and requirements:
* Acting as Planning Lead on projects across a range of markets and sectors.
* Being actively involved in bid preparation, tender submissions and framework responses.
* Acting as lead consultant for multi-disciplinary projects and taking responsibility for project management and project delivery.
* Providing support to junior colleagues and the Planning team leaders.
* Working in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment with colleagues in environmental, engineering and design disciplines.
* Engaging with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities.
What you can bring?
* A relevant Planning degree and Chartered Membership of the RTPI membership is desirable.
* You must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, determined and resilient.
* Work under pressure, with excellent time management and success in meeting tight deadlines.
* Detailed relevant experience working in consultancy, a local authority planning team, or similar.
* A sound, in-depth knowledge of planning law and procedures, sound commercial awareness and proven ability to manage project budgets.
* Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent applications.
* Experience with the Environment Impact Assessment process.
* Work well as part of multi-disciplinary teams with the confidence to input effectively.
* Prepare accurate and well-presented reports to a high standard.
* Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Flexibly apply knowledge and experience to a wide variety of planning-related tasks.
* Demonstrable ability to develop client relationships.
* Experience in work winning and supporting market growth.
Security clearance:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview.
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