Job Description
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. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the environment. We are looking for experienced Town Planners at Senior/Principal level to help support the growth of our successful and progressive team in the North of England and use your talents to assist us in delivering a variety of major infrastructure and development projects for our clients.
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 in delivery works across the diverse range of our clients. These include Energy and Water companies, Environment Agency, National Highways, Homes England, High Speed 2, Ministry of Defence, DLUHC, Network Rail, Transport for the North, Transport for London, West of England Combined Authority and the GLA, as well as many others such as LEPs, local authorities and private developers.
Your purpose:
Responsibilities and requirements:
1. Acting as Planning Lead on projects across a range of markets and sectors.
2. Being actively involved in bid preparation, tender submissions and framework responses.
3. Acting as lead consultant for multi-disciplinary projects and taking responsibility for project management and delivery.
4. Providing support to junior colleagues and the Planning team leaders.
5. Working in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment with colleagues in environmental, engineering and design disciplines across the wider AtkinsRéalis (UK and international).
6. Engaging with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities.
What you can bring:
1. A relevant Planning degree; RTPI membership is desirable.
2. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, determined, and resilient.
3. Ability to work under pressure, with excellent time management and success in meeting tight deadlines.
4. Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent applications.
5. Experience with the Environment Impact Assessment process.
6. Knowledge in Strategic Planning and Planning policy.
7. Ability to work well as part of multi-disciplinary teams and contribute effectively across a range of projects.
8. Prepare accurate and well-presented reports to a high standard.
9. Prepare and deliver presentations to internal and external clients.
10. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain and discuss planning issues rationally.
11. Flexibly apply knowledge and experience to a wide variety of planning-related tasks.
12. Demonstrable ability to develop client relationships.
13. Experience in work winning and supporting market growth.
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. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.
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, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through community housing. 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. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.
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 abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr