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Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom | Cardiff, United Kingdom
Overview
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 an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the environment.
Our UK Environment Practice is a vibrant network of over 600 people providing world class consultancy and advisory services. We care about outcomes for our clients and the unprecedented challenges they face including climate change, social inclusion and rapid urbanization. The work we do is important and influential and shapes the way our clients think, enables them to make better decisions and to deliver their projects in a world of disruption and change.
Key market sectors include Energy, Transport, Utilities, Ports and Harbors and buildings.
The Opportunity
With recent project wins, we are looking for experienced Town Planners at Senior/Principal level to join our successful and progressive team in Scotland.
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).
- Engage with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-144962
Salary range
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Mahendran CV
Hi there, I'm Mahendran CV and I manage this role
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.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
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.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.
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.
Additional information
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.
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.
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