Senior Town Planner — Lead on Sustainable Infrastructure

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

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.