Senior​/Principal Planning Consultant

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.

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.

• Act as Planning Lead/Support lead on projects across a range of markets and sectors.
• Be actively involved in bid preparation, tender submissions and framework responses.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects and manage project delivery.
• Provide support to junior colleagues and the Planning team leaders.
• Work in a dynamic multidisciplinary 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.

• A relevant degree in planning or equivalent subject.
• Chartered or working towards chartership.
• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, determined and resilient.
• Able to work under pressure, manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
• 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.
• Strong teamwork skills and confidence to contribute across a range of projects, consenting and strategic planning, and geographies.
• Prepare accurate, 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.

Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Opportunities for training and professional development, hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a fulfilling personal life.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If required, it will be discussed  vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK for five years or longer.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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