AssociateAssociate Director Town Planner

AtkinsRéalis is one of the worlds 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. You will work collaboratively with a range of technical specialists on a broad range of projects lead and coordinate Planning related deliverables work closely with clients develop new areas of business and mentor colleagues in the team.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in an RTPI accredited Planning Degree and have achieved chartered status with a strong background experience in planning consultancy or similar across a range of development types. Experience of Section 36 or Section 37 applications and DCO would be an advantage but not critical. We offer ongoing career development through a portfolio of training and development activities as well as strong mentoring support designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents.

• Leading and managing a broad range of planning applications and associated supporting documents for a wide range development projects.
• Providing strategic planning advice to a varied private sector client base.
• Providing advice and planning strategy from inception to final delivery
• Managing key client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor.
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities and supporting the continued growth of the consultancy.
• Representing clients at meetings hearings and public consultations where required.
• Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level planning professionals.

• MRTPI qualified with significant post-qualification experience.
• Chartered status.
• 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 to work under pressure and manage a wide range of projects.
• Be flexible adaptable and prepared to take on new challenges and work from other AtkinsRéalis or client office locations.

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