FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
See all jobs on Scoutfield
Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.
Discover
- Fresh listings
- Fast filters
- No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Associate Director – Town Planning
AtkinsRéalis. Act as Planning Lead on projects across a range of markets and sectors .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.
Demonstrates expertise in project management and planning, with a strong focus on environmental impact assessments and strategic planning. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships effectively while ensuring high standards of technical delivery.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Project ManagementEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA)Strategic PlanningClient Relationship DevelopmentChartered Experience
ATS Keywords
Tailor your resumeApplicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills
Planning DegreeTCPA ApplicationsDCO ExperienceHybrid Bill ExperienceHighways Act KnowledgeTWAO ExperienceEnvironmental ManagementPlanning Policy KnowledgeCommercial CoordinationReport Writing
Soft Skills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsSelf-MotivationFlexibility
Certifications & Qualifications
RTPI Membership
Industry Keywords
Infrastructure ProjectsMulti-Disciplinary ProjectsMarket GrowthClient EngagementSustainable Outcomes
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Act as Planning Lead on projects across a range of markets and sectors
- Lead bid preparation, tender submissions and framework responses
- Act as lead consultant for multi-disciplinary projects
- Manage project delivery and project management responsibilities
- Support junior colleagues and Planning team leaders
- Collaborate with environmental, engineering and design specialists across AtkinsRéalis UK and international teams
- Engage with market and client leads to support business growth and development
- Coordinate and deliver environmental work, including EIA, options appraisals and environmental management
- Support commercial and resource management of projects, bids and local teams
- Champion high standards of technical delivery within multidisciplinary engineering projects
- Collate and edit information from multiple sources into clear, well-written reports
- Undertake own work and review others' work to a high standard, on time and to budget
- Manage clients' needs professionally
- Undertake Continuing Professional Development in accordance with the chosen professional institute's requirements
Requirements
What you’ll need- Relevant Planning degree
- RTPI membership is desirable
- Chartered experience and experience working on major infrastructure projects
- Experience leading large-scale TCPA applications with a successful track record for delivery
- Experience holding lead roles within a DCO, Hybrid Bill, Highways Act or TWAO
- Comprehensive knowledge of the EIA process and environmental technical expertise
- Experience and knowledge in Strategic Planning and Planning policy
- Excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver outputs on time and within budget
- Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and independently across consenting and strategic planning projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in commercial coordination and project management
- Experience applying planning knowledge to a wide variety of planning-related tasks
- Experience in work winning and supporting market growth
- Demonstrable ability to develop client relationships
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexibility to work from other AtkinsRéalis or client office locations
- Strong self-motivation, enthusiasm and commitment to sustainable outcomes
- May require relevant security clearance
- May require proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer for security vetting
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- Tailored benefits for health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working culture
- Flexible holiday allowances
- Family friendly, inclusive employment policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee resource groups
- Equal opportunities and Disability Confident interview commitment for applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria