Senior/Principal Town Planner

AtkinsRéalis; Colton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking experienced Town Planners at the Senior/Principal level to act as Planning Leads on diverse projects. The role includes responsibilities like leading bid preparations and providing support to junior colleagues in a multi-disciplinary environment. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Planning degree, excellent communication skills, and experience in project management. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible holiday allowances

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant Planning degree, RTPI membership is desirable.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills under pressure.
• Strong understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent applications.
• Experience with the Environment Impact Assessment process.

Responsibilities

• Act as Planning Lead on projects across diverse markets and sectors.
• Lead bid preparation, tender submissions, and framework responses.
• Provide support to junior colleagues and the Planning team leaders.
• Engage with market and client leads to support business growth.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Multi-disciplinary Team Collaboration

Client Relations

Education

Relevant Planning Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Act as Planning Lead on projects across a range of markets and sectors.
• Lead bid preparation, tender submissions and framework responses.
• Act as lead consultant for multi‑disciplinary projects and take responsibility for project management and delivery.
• Provide support to junior colleagues and the Planning team leaders.
• Work in a dynamic multi‑disciplinary environment with environmental, engineering and design colleagues across AtkinsRéalis (UK and international).
• Engage with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A relevant Planning degree, 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.
• Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent applications.
• Experience with the Environment Impact Assessment process and knowledge in Strategic Planning and Planning policy.
• 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.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss planning issues.
• Demonstrable ability to develop client relationships and possess experience in work winning and supporting market growth.

About AtkinsRéalis

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 might know us for the great work we do across our huge variety of projects. It's thanks to our people's combined diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge that we can continue to make a difference worldwide. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

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 and many others such as local authorities and private developers. Our colleagues also lead international development work for funding institutions and government bodies.

We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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.

Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.