AtkinsRéalis
Associate.Associate Town Planner
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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. 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.
Your Role
- 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.
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About You
- 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.
Reward & Benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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Security Clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. 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.
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. So, 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 ability.
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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
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