Senior/Principal Town Planner

slihrms; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holidays

Career development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK is seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Town Planner to lead planning projects across the North of England, delivering major infrastructure and development work for a diverse client base.

You will act as Planning Lead on projects, drive bid submissions, mentor junior colleagues, and work with multi-disciplinary teams across environmental, engineering and design disciplines while supporting strategic planning and market growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant planning degree required with RTPI membership desirable.
• Experience leading planning projects across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.
• Engaging with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities.

Skills

Planning Lead

Bid preparation

Team leadership

Client relationship

Market growth

Education

Planning degree

RTPI membership desirable

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Overview

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 to 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. 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 delivering work for our diverse range of clients. These include Energy and Water companies, Environment Agency, National Highways, Homes England, Ministry of Defence, MHCLG, Network Rail, Transport for the North, Combined Authorities and many others such as local authorities and private developers. Our colleagues also lead international development work for funding institutions and government bodies.

Your role

• 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 across the wider AtkinsRéalis (UK and international).
• Engaging with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities.

About you

• A relevant Planning degree, RTPI membership is desirable.
• You must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, determined and resilient.
• Ability to 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Rewards & 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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. 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.

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Additional information

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

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