Associate Town Planner

Responsibilities

• 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 teams
• Ability 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

Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning and client management within the UK planning system, with a focus on mentoring and developing planning professionals. Proven ability to lead projects from inception to delivery while identifying new business opportunities.