Senior Town Planner

AtkinsRéalis; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & development

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Bristol is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to lead planning projects across diverse markets. You will act as Planning Lead on multiple assignments, manage timelines and budgets, and work within a multi-disciplinary environment with environmental, engineering and design colleagues.

You will engage with clients to develop opportunities, contribute to bids and frameworks, and mentor junior planners while upholding high standards in reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in planning or equivalent subject.
• Chartered or working towards chartership.
• You must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, determined and resilient.
• Work under pressure with excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Manage multiple assignments delivering outputs on time and within budget.
• Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent applications.
• Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment process (Desirable).
• Experience in Strategic Planning and Planning policy.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and input effectively across projects.
• Prepare accurate, well-presented reports to a high standard.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients.

Responsibilities

• Act as Planning Lead/Support lead on projects across markets and sectors.
• Be actively involved in bid preparation, tender submissions and framework responses.
• Act as lead consultant for multi-disciplinary projects and manage delivery.
• Provide support to junior colleagues and Planning team leaders.
• Work in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment with engineering and design colleagues.
• Engage with market and client leads to support business growth.

Skills

Planning expertise

Time management

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Degree in planning or equivalent

Chartered or working towards chartership

Job description

Overview

With recent project wins, we are looking for experienced Town Planners at Senior level to join our successful and progressive team in Bristol. 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.

Your role

• Acting as Planning Lead/Support 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.
• Work in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment with colleagues in environmental, engineering and design disciplines across the wider AtkinsRéalis (UK and international) business.
• Engage with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities.

About You

• A relevant degree in planning or equivalent subject.
• Chartered or working towards chartership.
• You must be self‑motivated, enthusiastic, determined and resilient.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the Environment Impact Assessment process (Desirable).
• Experience 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.
• Prepare accurate and well‑presented reports to a high standard.
• Prepare 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.

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.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.