Associate.Associate Town Planner

Company 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 more than just a job. 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 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 urbanisation. The work we do is important and influential: it shapes the way our clients think, enables them to make better decisions and to deliver their projects in a world of disruption and change. Great ideas come from great people when they collaborate and this is our core strength.

Due to continued growth and projects we are looking for an individual with practical experience of Town and Country Planning to join our team in Scotland. While access to our Glasgow or Edinburgh office is preferable, applicants from outside of the central belt will be considered. We are able to arrange flexible working to suit the right individual. Key clients in this region include the energy, transport and defence sectors.

This is an excellent career development opportunity for an experienced candidate looking to progress their career to the next level in a fast paced and exciting industry.

• Lead and coordinate planning related deliverables and work closely with clients.
• Develop new areas of business and mentor colleagues in the team.
• Manage a broad range of planning applications and associated supporting documents for a wide range of development projects.
• Provide strategic planning advice to a varied private sector client base from inception to final delivery.
• Manage key client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities and support the continued growth of the consultancy.
• Represent clients at meetings, hearings and public consultations where required.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level planning professionals.

• MRTPI qualified with significant post-qualification experience.
• Chartered status and proven experience within a planning consultancy environment or similar.
• Strong technical knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate issues and ideas effectively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client management skills.
• Leadership experience and the ability to manage and inspire teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a wide range of projects.
• Flexible, adaptable and prepared to take on new challenges and work from other AtkinsRéalis or client office locations.
• Experience of Section 36 or Section 37 applications and DCO would be an advantage but not critical.

• Competitive salaries and employee rewards.
• A brilliant 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.
• Family‑friendly policies, inclusive employment, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

At AtkinsRéalis we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that 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.

We are a Equal Opportunities Employer and do not make distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability.

Job type:
Regular. Worker type:
Employee.

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