Offer-Planning Consultant

-; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Town Planner at Senior/Principal level in the UK to lead projects and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, project management skills, and a strong commitment to sustainable infrastructure. Join a collaborative team dedicated to creating positive impacts for communities and the environment.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Flexible working arrangements

Employee networks for under-represented groups

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and resilient.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Environmental Impact Assessments and planning policies.

Responsibilities

• Act as Planning Lead on projects across various sectors.
• Prepare bids, tenders, and project submissions.
• Support junior colleagues and lead project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Communication skills

Client relationship development

Education

Relevant Planning degree

RTPI membership

Job description

Overview

Planning a better future for our communities

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms offering opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career. We offer more than just a job—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 support the growth of our successful team in the North of England and deliver major infrastructure and development projects for our clients.

We are a collaborative environment where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally. We 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 across a diverse range of clients, including 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 LEPs, local authorities and private developers. Our colleagues also lead international development work for funding institutions and government bodies.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Planning Lead on projects across a range of markets and sectors.
• 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 across the wider AtkinsRéalis (UK and international).
• Engage with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities.

What you can bring

• A relevant Planning degree and RTPI membership is desirable.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, determined and resilient.
• Ability to work under pressure, with excellent time management and success in meeting tight deadlines; manage and work on multiple assignments delivering outputs on time and within budget.
• Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent applications.
• Experience with the Environment Impact Assessment process and knowledge in Strategic Planning and Planning policy.
• Ability to work well as part of multi-disciplinary teams with the confidence to input effectively as an individual across a range of projects, consenting and strategic planning, and a range of geographies.
• Prepare accurate, well-presented reports to a high standard and deliver presentations to internal and external clients.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss planning issues.
• Flexibly apply knowledge and experience to a wide variety of planning-related tasks.
• Demonstrable ability to develop client relationships and experience in work winning and supporting market growth.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We are ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join. We have also been recognized in 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. As the work becomes more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We are committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We are proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups, and we support communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

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 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. If applying to this role please do not reference or include in your application or CV any details of current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community—a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion from day one, we offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.