Associate /Associate Director - Town Planning
- Environment & geoscience
- London, Epsom
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 Planner at Associate or Associate Director level with experience in the delivery of major planning applications and development consent orders and leading multi-disciplinary teams. We have a need for additional support in delivering major projects in the Water and Energy sectors in particular, and experience in these sectors would therefore be beneficial.
You will 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 across the UK and beyond. 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, national planning consultancies at the forefront of thought leadership in sustainable infrastructure and development, from Net Zero to ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain, digital transformation and innovative consenting approaches. Progress your career interests across Energy and Water markets supporting some of our key clients including Anglian Water, Thames Water, South East Water, Southern Water, Wessex Water, Portsmouth Water, National Grid, Nuclear Waste Services, Island Gren Power, Flotation and others on major, critical schemes to upgrade and futureproof the UK’s energy and water resource storage and supply networks.
Your purpose:
Responsibilities and requirements:
- Acting as Planning or DCO Lead on Planning Applications and Development Consent Orders with an initial focus on the Water and Energy markets.
- 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.
- Working in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment with colleagues in environmental, engineering and design disciplines across the wider AtkinsRéalis (UK and international).
- Engaging with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities.
What you can bring?
- A relevant Planning or Planning-related degree and RTPI, or equivalent, relevant membership is desirable.
- Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams is desirable.
- Experience in projects within the Water and Energy markets is beneficial.
- Ability to 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.
- A deep understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO, EIA or equivalent processes.
- Ability to prepare accurate and well-presented reports to a high standard.
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to internal and external clients.
- Demonstrable strong written and verbal communication skills and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss planning issues.
- Ability to flexibly apply knowledge and experience to a wide variety of planning-related tasks.
- Demonstrable ability to develop client relationships and to evidence experience in work winning and supporting market growth.
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. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.
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 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.
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