Associate Director

Overview

Atkins

Réalis is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firm offering opportunities for senior or principal town planners to contribute to major infrastructure and development projects in London and the South East.

• 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 planning team leaders.
• Work in a dynamic environment with environmental, engineering and design disciplines across the wider Atkins
  
  Réalis (UK and international).
• Engage with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities.

• Relevant planning degree; RTPI membership desirable.
• Strong time‑management, ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple assignments within budget.
• Experience with the Environmental Impact Assessment process.
• Knowledge of strategic planning and planning policy.
• Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent applications.
• Effective teamwork in multi‑disciplinary settings with confidence to contribute across projects, consenting and strategic planning, and varied geographies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to explain planning issues clearly.
• Flexibly apply knowledge to a wide variety of planning‑related tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships.
• Experience in winning work and supporting market growth.

Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a wide range of benefits that can be tailored to support health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Opportunities for training and professional development, hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances.

Security clearance may be required. Offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting and may require proof of UK residency of 5 years or longer. If applying, do not reference any current or former security clearance in your application or CV.

We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong. Flexible working arrangements, employee resource groups and family friendly policies support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.