Technical Director/Associate Director Town Planner

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom AtkinsRéalis Full time

About AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firm offering unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career. 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.

Job Summary

We're seeking 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 is based throughout the UK, and we're looking for someone to join our Manchester, Leeds, and Sheffield offices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Grow an existing team of Town Planners and deliver high-quality Town Planning services direct to clients.
  • Manage commercial aspects of commissions and/or projects, including governance, fee management activities, and 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 in setting the pace and monitoring all work executed to ensure 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 postgraduate 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 and 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.

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.

Equal Opportunities Employer

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.



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