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AtkinsRéalis

Senior Town Planner

Bristol
Posted 2 days ago
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Overview

With recent project wins, we are looking for experienced Town Planners at Senior level to join our successful and progressive team in Bristol.

You'll join one of the UK's leading planning consultancies at the forefront of thought leadership in sustainable infrastructure and development, from Net Zero to ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation.

Progress with your career interests in delivery works across the diverse range of our clients.

Your role

  • Acting as Planning Lead/Support lead on projects across a range of markets and sectors.
  • Being actively involved in bid preparation, tender submissions, and framework responses.
  • Acting as lead consultant for multi-disciplinary projects and taking responsibility for project management and project delivery.
  • Providing support to junior colleagues and the Planning team leaders.
  • Work in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment with colleagues in environmental, engineering, and design disciplines across the wider AtkinsRéalis (UK and international) business.
  • Engage with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities.

About You

  • A relevant degree in planning or equivalent subject.
  • Chartered or working towards chartership.
  • You must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, determined, and resilient.
  • Work under pressure, with excellent time management and success in meeting tight deadlines.
  • Manage and work on multiple assignments delivering outputs on time and within budget.
  • Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO, or equivalent applications.
  • Knowledge of the Environment Impact Assessment process (Desirable).
  • Experience and knowledge in Strategic Planning and Planning policy.
  • Work well as part of multi-disciplinary teams with the confidence to input effectively as an individual across a range of projects, consenting and strategic planning, and a range of geographies.
  • Prepare accurate and well-presented reports to a high standard.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to internal and external clients.
  • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore, and discuss planning issues.
  • Flexibly apply knowledge and experience to a wide variety of planning-related tasks.
  • Demonstrable ability to develop client relationships.

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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.

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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 abilities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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Skills

Town Planning
Project Management
Client Engagement
Strategic Planning
Planning Policy
Environmental Impact Assessment
Report Preparation
Presentation Skills
Communication Skills
Team Collaboration
Time Management
Bid Preparation
Tender Submissions
Multi-Disciplinary Work
Resilience
Self-Motivation

Location

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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