Planning analyst

Job Description

Overview

At Atkinsrealis we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You'll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you grow.
When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. Also, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality, as well as being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.'

You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.
We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

Join our leading planning practice where the work is complex, and everyone is up to the challenge. You'll work in teams delivering projects for our multi-disciplinary design, engineering and environmental teams. You'll get involved in a variety of projects, from Transformational Programmes for the UK's critical national infrastructure to our Decarbonomics projects, accelerating clients globally on their path to net zero. We'll enable you to advance your career in the direction that interests you across buildings & places, energy, water, transportation, security & defence.

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-ZeSro 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.

Your role

With continued project wins and a strong forward order book, we are looking for a Planning Analyst with experience in Local authority plan making; growth forecasting; employment and housing needs assessment (demand and supply); economic and socio-economic analysis, DCO and TWAO EIA and consenting projects to join our Team in London, though our projects are located across the UK and beyond.

This role represents an excellent opportunity to join a growing team with excellent career development opportunities for an enthusiastic candidate looking to progress their career to the next level. With opportunities to develop across all areas be it technical excellence, project management and leadership, there is a route for you with AtkinsRealis. The role will likely include:

• Working collaboratively with a range of technical specialists on a broad range of projects.
• Working on Socio-economic Screening, Scoping Assessments (EIA) and related consent documents.
• Providing critical review of EIA documents.
• Developing local plan evidence bases - local housing needs assessment, employment land review.
• Developing Infrastructure Delivery Plans.
• Supporting bids and tender opportunities.
• Engage with stakeholders and clients.
• Assisting in developing new areas of business.

About you

• Educated to a degree level in an economics / planning / geography / mathematics or related discipline, postgraduate qualification a plus.
• Enthusiastic and outgoing with a passion for the environment.
• Understanding of consenting and permitting across a range of project types/jurisdictions.
• Experience in economic impact analyses for a broad range of assessments and client audiences.
• Experience in business case making.
• Ability to adapt to change and work under pressure and deliver technical excellence.
• Excellent reporting /analytical skills.
• Experience of bids/tender preparation.
• Experience of delivering a project from bid to completion.
• Membership of professional body.
• Collate and edit information from a range of sources to provide clear, well written reports.
• Competently undertake own work to an excellent standard, and review the work of others, on time and to budget.
• Able to manage clients' needs in a confident, professional manner.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate issues and ideas effectively.
• Undertake Continual Professional Development in accordance with requirements of chosen professional institute.

Rewards & 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.

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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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Additional information

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. 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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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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.