Senior Spatial Planner - Northern Growth & Regeneration

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Hybrid working model

Training & development opportunities

Equal opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal/Associate Spatial Planner to join our Northern Transformation Programme. You will lead planning and regeneration initiatives across major northern city regions, shaping local and regional strategies with cross-disciplinary teams.

The role requires a Chartered Planner and a degree in Town Planning, along with strong client engagement and business development experience. You will influence policy, manage complex projects, and collaborate with national and local

Qualifications

• Chartered Planner status with RTPI or equivalent.
• Degree in Town Planning or closely related field and relevant sector experience.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary planning projects and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and policy development for city regions, focusing on the North of England.
• Prepare local spatial plans, evidence studies and infrastructure planning outputs.
• Develop and pursue new business opportunities and support tender responses.

Skills

Chartered Planner

Planning

Urbanism

Placemaking

Client engagement

Business development

Education

Town Planning degree

RTPI Chartered membership

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal/Associate Spatial Planner to join our Northern Transformation Programme. You will lead planning and regeneration initiatives across major northern city regions, shaping local and regional strategies with cross-disciplinary teams.

The role requires a Chartered Planner and a degree in Town Planning, along with strong client engagement and business development experience. You will influence policy, manage complex projects, and collaborate with national and local