Senior Planning Lead for Infrastructure Projects

slihrms; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking senior or principal town planners to lead major infrastructure and development projects in the London and South East region. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, drive bid responses and support market growth while delivering high-quality planning outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership, client relationship building, and the ability to work across environments from policy to project delivery, with potential security considerations and a collaborative culture within

Qualifications

• A relevant Planning degree and RTPI membership is desirable.
• Able to work under pressure with strong time management and meet deadlines.
• Experience with the Environment Impact Assessment process.
• Experience in Strategic Planning and Planning policy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to explain planning issues.
• Experience in work winning and market growth.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Works 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.

Skills

Planning lead

Bid preparation

Project delivery

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Client relationships

Education

Planning degree

RTPI membership desirable

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking senior or principal town planners to lead major infrastructure and development projects in the London and South East region. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, drive bid responses and support market growth while delivering high-quality planning outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership, client relationship building, and the ability to work across environments from policy to project delivery, with potential security considerations and a collaborative culture within