Technical Director/Associate Director Town Planner

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in London seeks an experienced Technical Director or Associate Director for their Planning team. The role includes growing the team of Town Planners, managing client relationships, and leading project delivery in infrastructure development. Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning and relevant consultancy experience. This position offers flexibility and the chance to influence sustainable projects.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Employee networks

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working in consultancy and guiding a team.
• A sound, in-depth knowledge of planning law and procedures.
• Evidence of winning and managing major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Grow an existing team of Town Planners across the UK.
• Deliver high-quality Town Planning services directly to clients.
• Manage client relationships and service delivery.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in Town and Country Planning

Chartered Membership of RTPI

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms offering opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career. We offer more than just a job — an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the environment. We are committed to equality and an inclusive ethos.

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. We care about outcomes for our clients and the challenges they face including climate change, social and rapid urbanisation. Great ideas come from great people when they collaborate; this is our core strength.

We are looking for an experienced Technical Director or Associate Director to broaden our successful Planning and Environmental Consultants team in the North of England. Our Planning team (c60) is based across the UK including Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow and London. We are a passionate, fun and friendly team working collaboratively within a wider Environment team.

Our team is one of the UK's leading planning and environmental assessment consultancies, at the forefront of thought-leadership in planning and delivery of infrastructure and development and the use of digital data to support our work. We influence government thinking on infrastructure delivery and provide planning advice in the UK to central and devolved governments and their agencies, local authorities, major landowners including utilities and the private sector. We want you to come in to grow our Northern team, provide innovation and excellence to expand our work share and drive collaboration across our Planning, Environment and Infrastructure business to leverage what AtkinsRéalis can do for our clients.

The team is strongly integrated with our transport, energy, engineering and design businesses. We are currently providing planning and environmental support on major UK projects for clients, including water companies such as Yorkshire Water and Anglian Water; significant rail projects including the Trans Pennine Upgrade for Network Rail and HS2; major road schemes for Highways; and expanding in energy and renewables (e.g., hydrogen projects like Hynet at Ellesmere Port, electricity transmission, floating offshore wind and nuclear waste services). We also direct the delivery of schemes for new homes and supporting infrastructure on complex sites for Homes England. Our team provides strategic planning advice to central government and agencies, local authorities and combined authorities to deliver growth agendas.

Your purpose:

• Grow an existing team of Town Planners across the UK.
• Deliver high-quality Town Planning services directly to clients.
• Manage commercial aspects of commissions and/or projects, including governance, management activities, internal job costing and resource requirements.
• Lead multidisciplinary bid submissions for major infrastructure and development projects.
• Play a key role in generating repeat business and new business opportunities/market opportunities.
• Manage client relationships and service delivery on a project basis with other colleagues.
• Take the lead, setting the pace, and monitor all work to ensure an accurate, professional and quality service is delivered to clients.
• Collaborate with the Planning team and other AtkinsRéalis teams across the UK to provide services and develop new work.
• Manage colleagues, including performance and development reviews and mentoring/coaching.

What you can bring:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town and Country Planning (RTPI accredited) with Chartered membership of RTPI.
• Relevant experience working in consultancy and guiding a team.
• A sound, in-depth knowledge of planning law and procedures and sound commercial awareness.
• Evidence of winning and managing major infrastructure and development projects.
• Excellent collaboration skills and proven experience building successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An extensive professional network and high profile within the industry.
• Growth mindset and ability to see opportunities that will help the business move forward.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We are ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, and have been recognised by The Times as a Top 50 employer for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation and data-driven approaches to deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. As the work becomes more complex, our employees challenge the status quo. We are committed to engineering better for people and the planet, from our global Net-Zero programme to community-focused initiatives. We support networks for diversity and inclusion and offer family-friendly policies, flexible working, and employee networks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed at interview. The vetting process is handled by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residence in the UK for five years or longer. Please do not reference or include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can be themselves, thrive and develop. We offer inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applicants from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular

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