Technical Director/Associate Director Town Planner (North)

Welcome to AtkinsRéalis. 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. We have a strong Equality, Diversity and Inclusion ethos.

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. 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 resolutions and to deliver their projects in a world of disruption and change. Great ideas come from great people when they collaborate – this is our core strength.

We are looking for an experienced Technical Director or Associate Director to broaden our successful and progressive team of Planning and Environmental Consultants in the North of England. Our Planning team (c60) is based throughout the UK including Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow and London. We are a passionate, fun and friendly team working collaboratively within a wider Environment team.

The position requires a candidate that combines an excellent track record in planning with experience in directing and delivering a range of infrastructure and development projects with excellent business and people skills.

Responsibilities:

• Grow an existing team of Town Planners based in Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield.
• Deliver high quality Town Planning services direct to clients.
• Manage commercial aspects of commissions and/or projects including governance, fee management activities, together with internal job costings and resource requirements.
• Lead multidisciplinary bid submissions for major infrastructure and development projects.
• Play a key role in generating repeat business and new business opportunities/market opportunities in the North.
• Manage client relationships and service delivery on a project basis in conjunction with other colleagues.
• Take the lead, setting the pace, and monitoring all work executed, at all stages to ensure that an accurate, professional and quality service is delivered to clients.
• Collaborate with the national Planning team and other AtkinsRéalis teams across the UK to provide services and develop new work.
• Manage colleagues in the North, including undertaking performance and development reviews and mentoring/coaching.

Requirements:

• A degree or post graduate qualification in Town and Country Planning (RTPI accredited) with Chartered membership of RTPI.
• Extensive relevant experience working in consultancy and guiding a team.
• A sound, in-depth knowledge of planning law and procedures & sound commercial awareness.
• Evidence of winning and managing major infrastructure and development projects.
• Excellent collaboration skills and proven experience of building successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An extensive professional network and high profile within the industry.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

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.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.