Associate Town Planner

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. We offer more than just a job – an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world for future generations and the environment. This role is for senior or principal town planners to support the growth of our London and South East team across a variety of major infrastructure and development projects. You will work alongside diverse teams and contribute to major projects such as the Environment Agency, National Highways, Homes England, High Speed 2 and many others, including international development work for funding institutions and government bodies.

Your Role

• Act as Planning Lead on projects across a range of markets and sectors
• Be actively involved in bid preparation, tender submissions and framework responses
• Act as lead consultant for multi‑disciplinary projects and take responsibility for project management and delivery
• Provide 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

About You

• A relevant Planning degree and RTPI membership is desirable
• Work under pressure with excellent time management and success in meeting tight deadlines, managing multiple assignments delivering outputs on time and within budget
• Experience with the Environmental Impact Assessment process
• Experience and knowledge in Strategic Planning and Planning policy
• Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent applications
• Work well as part of multi‑disciplinary teams with confidence to input effectively on consenting and strategic planning projects across a range of geographies
• 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
• Experience in winning work and supporting market growth

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and 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. Take advantage of training and professional development opportunities to grow your skills and expertise. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We are a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization connecting 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 are committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

This role may require security clearance, and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, this will be discussed 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 at least five years. If applying to this role, please do not make reference to 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 they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. 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 abilities.

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