Town Planner

oilandgasjobsearch.com; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Cardiff seeks a Consultant level Town Planner to support major infrastructure projects. Candidates must possess relevant degree and at least two years of experience. The role offers opportunities for collaboration in a multi-disciplinary environment, contributing to sustainable development efforts. The firm is noted for its inclusive culture and commitment to employee well-being.

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant experience required.
• RTPI membership is desirable.
• Able to prepare accurate reports and deliver presentations.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Planning Support on various projects.
• Supporting bidding and tendering for new opportunities.
• Working closely with Planning Team Leaders.

Skills

Self-motivated

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Relevant Planning degree

Job description

Job Description

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 a Consultant level Town Planner with at least two years relevant experience to help support the growth of our successful and progressive team in the South West region 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. And 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 delivery works across the diverse range of our clients.

Your purpose:

• Acting as Planning Support on projects across a range of markets and sectors.
• This may include secondment roles with our client organisations.
• Supporting bidding and tendering for new opportunities.
• Working closely with Planning Team Leaders and senior colleagues.
• Works in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment with colleagues in environmental, engineering and design disciplines across the wider AtkinsRéalis (UK and international).
• Supporting the development of graduates across the Planning and Environmental Practice.

What you can bring:

• A relevant Planning degree and either RTPI membership is desirable.
• 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. Understanding of the Environment Impact Assessment process.
• 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.
• Ability to develop client relationships.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups.

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.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.