Associate Planning Consultant

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Planning a better future for our communities. Atkins

Réalis 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 looking for senior or principal town planners to bring their experience to the table and support the growth of our London and South East team across a variety of major infrastructure and development projects.

You might know us for the great work across a wide range of projects. Our people’s diverse thought, expertise and knowledge enable us to continue to make a difference worldwide. When you join us, you’ll be part of a 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 across Energy and Water companies, Environment Agency, National Highways, Homes England, High Speed 2, Ministry of Defence, DLUHC, Network Rail, Transport for London, Transport for the North, West of England Combined Authority and the GLA, as well as LEPs, local authorities and private developers. Our colleagues also lead international development work for funding institutions and government bodies.

• Acting as Planning 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.
• Working in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment with colleagues in environmental, engineering and design disciplines across the wider Atkins
  
  Réalis (UK and international).
• Engaging with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities.

• A relevant Planning degree and either RTPI membership is desirable.
• 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.
• Experience with the Environment Impact Assessment process.
• Experience and knowledge in Strategic Planning and Planning policy.
• Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent applications.
• Ability to 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.
• 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 work winning and supporting market growth.

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 range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Take advantage of training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise, together with a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance work and personal life.

We’re Atkins

Réalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We work with industry partners and clients, with our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Security clearance:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of UK residency of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not reference or include in your application details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong—where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. We offer 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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