Planning and Development Assistant

Job Description

Be the essence of collaboration.

Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.

Working with our national head of Regeneration and our London + Southeast DM service line lead and DM development appraisal subject matter expert, you will be responsible for helping to grow our Development Management offering across this region.  In particular, we are looking for a candidate who has a good understanding and can complete development appraisals, with understanding of the relevant data inputs, and also be able to deliver other pre-construction development management services, in particular feasibility studies.  Ideally the candidate will be familiar with Argus developer, excel models, NPV calculations etc.

You will help grow our Development Management capability and expertise, working collaboratively with other members of the team to deliver excellence to our clients. You will contribute to setting, coordinating and achieving the growth targets for this service.

Your purpose:

• Delivering development management services, collaborating across the business to ensure consistently high performance and maximising business opportunities.
• Delivering service excellence, embracing technological advances to drive efficiencies and keep ahead of the curve.
• Participate in a cross-region DM community to share intelligence and best practice, develop ideas and actively promote sharing of knowledge.
• Participating with the DM team on work winning – through open bidding, growing existing clients, extending existing commissioning or developing new relationships.
• Deliver DM services on key project and with key clients particularly in respect of development appraisals and feasibility studies. Promote innovation and creativity in the service line, through the use of technology and AI.
• Seek ways to embrace the GTC (our professional services team based in Bangalore, India) to drive efficiencies in our service delivery.  Champion ED&I, wellbeing and giving back and drive positive change in our business to support the business with our objectives/ambitions.
• Assist in marketing collateral and regular thought leadership commentary for internal and external presentation or publication.  Raise external profile through proactive engagement with social media. Ensure compliance with our business operations and governance requirements.  Keep abreast of learning and development of industry and regulatory changes.

What you can bring:

• Has a natural aptitude for figures and problem solving.
• Natural communicator and an ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to unlock opportunity.
• A collaborative approach which engages others, shares information and expertise with them. Knowledge of service line specialism and some experience of development management.
• Ability to assist in strategy development and service innovation.
• Agile response to fast paced, complex work environment and organisational change.
• Ideally with an undergraduate degree in Real Estate Management (or similar) including modules on valuation and development appraisals and an experience in industry.
• A post graduate Masters would be welcome but is not essential. If not already RICS qualified, the successful candidate will be expected to complete their APC during their first 2 years of employment with AtkinsRéalis.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

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 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.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Contractual (Fixed Term)

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.