Associate Planning Consultant

Overview

AtkinsRéalis, a leading multi‑disciplinary consultancy, is recruiting senior or principal town planners to support the growth of our London and South East teams on major infrastructure and development projects.

• Act as Planning Lead on projects across a range of markets and sectors.
• Participate actively in bid preparation, tender submissions and framework responses.
• Serve as lead consultant for multidisciplinary projects, responsible for project management and delivery.
• Provide support to junior colleagues and planning team leaders.
• Work collaboratively in a dynamic environment with environmental, engineering and design disciplines.
• Engage with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities.

• A relevant planning degree; RTPI membership desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, and deliver on time and within budget.
• Experience with Environment Impact Assessment process.
• Knowledge in strategic planning and planning policy.
• Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain, explore and discuss planning issues.
• Flexibility to apply knowledge across a wide variety of planning‑related tasks.
• Demonstrable ability to develop client relationships and support market growth.

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards, a range of benefits tailored to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices, training and professional development opportunities, a hybrid working culture, and flexible holiday allowances.

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant clearance level. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer. Do not reference any current or prior security clearance in your application or CV.

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