The role Marrons have a fantastic opportunity for a Planner / Senior Planner / Associate Director to join our growing teams in Leeds and Manchester. Our planning team focuses on strategic planning projects, mainly planning applications and land promotions for residential development, and we work closely alongside our colleagues in development economics, design and heritage. We can offer you: A competitive salary with great benefits including private medical & payment of relevant subscriptions A culture of trust, empowerment and autonomy over your work The chance to work on a variety of projects, including planning applications and land promotions for a range of sites and clients The opportunity to join a growing team within an established planning firm, and to help influence our business strategy for the region Hybrid working with the flexibility to define working patterns that work for you in and outside the office Marrons has grown rapidly over the past 5 years to become a top 20 UK planning consultancy, with a team of 50+ town planners across our regional hubs. We also provide complementary socio-economic, heritage, master planning and architectural services. We seek ambitious planners to join our Northwest team to help drive forward projects and support business development activities. The opportunity Our whole team are vital in helping to achieve our ambitions, helping to lead projects, build client relations and champion the Marrons brand. As a Planner, Senior Planner or Associate Director you will continue to develop your career working collaboratively with colleagues within our multi-disciplinary consultancy, alongside having ample opportunities to build client relationships and start developing your own workload. You will be involved in projects from the outside, working closely with colleagues, clients and other consultants, to manage schemes from initial advice and early design stages, right through to achieving consent and discharge of conditions and planning obligations. There will be opportunities to support and be actively involved in Planning Appeals and Local Plan Examinations. The key duties will be Advising on development potential of land and buildings Assisting with preparing planning applications and appeals Providing policy advice and research Drafting representations to plan consultations and examinations Assisting in identify land opportunities Working with clients and other consultants to deliver development Supporting business development activities You will need A relevant Planning qualification Membership of RTPI or working towards membership An understanding of the planning process and systems Excellent writing skills with a strong eye for detail and high level of accuracy Excellent communication skills and a friendly approachable manner Drive, commitment, enthusiastic and a team player approach Whether you are an experienced Planner ready to step-up and assist with leading major projects or a Senior Planner/AD looking to expand your capabilities in a new role, we are keen to speak with you. Meet the team Marrons are a nationally growing team of town planning, socio-economic, heritage, and design consultants providing high quality advice and guidance on a wide range of planning and development issues. We advise on planning matters of all types and scales from leading and co-ordinating large and complex development proposals, to dealing with small scale and householder developments. We act on behalf of major house builders and developers, manufacturers and investment companies, blue chip companies and land promoters, in addition to land and property owners, retailers, local authorities and private individuals across the United Kingdom. We co-ordinate, project manage and audit planning applications, including EIA development, urban regeneration schemes, urban extensions, site allocation and promotions and strategic planning, housing land supply advice and commercial/retail planning expertise. We provide expert advice and guidance to our clients throughout all stages of the planning process and have considerable experience and knowledge of negotiating with local planning authorities, resolving issues, and delivering planning permissions. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Dec 01, 2025
Full time
The role Marrons have a fantastic opportunity for a Planner / Senior Planner / Associate Director to join our growing teams in Leeds and Manchester. Our planning team focuses on strategic planning projects, mainly planning applications and land promotions for residential development, and we work closely alongside our colleagues in development economics, design and heritage. We can offer you: A competitive salary with great benefits including private medical & payment of relevant subscriptions A culture of trust, empowerment and autonomy over your work The chance to work on a variety of projects, including planning applications and land promotions for a range of sites and clients The opportunity to join a growing team within an established planning firm, and to help influence our business strategy for the region Hybrid working with the flexibility to define working patterns that work for you in and outside the office Marrons has grown rapidly over the past 5 years to become a top 20 UK planning consultancy, with a team of 50+ town planners across our regional hubs. We also provide complementary socio-economic, heritage, master planning and architectural services. We seek ambitious planners to join our Northwest team to help drive forward projects and support business development activities. The opportunity Our whole team are vital in helping to achieve our ambitions, helping to lead projects, build client relations and champion the Marrons brand. As a Planner, Senior Planner or Associate Director you will continue to develop your career working collaboratively with colleagues within our multi-disciplinary consultancy, alongside having ample opportunities to build client relationships and start developing your own workload. You will be involved in projects from the outside, working closely with colleagues, clients and other consultants, to manage schemes from initial advice and early design stages, right through to achieving consent and discharge of conditions and planning obligations. There will be opportunities to support and be actively involved in Planning Appeals and Local Plan Examinations. The key duties will be Advising on development potential of land and buildings Assisting with preparing planning applications and appeals Providing policy advice and research Drafting representations to plan consultations and examinations Assisting in identify land opportunities Working with clients and other consultants to deliver development Supporting business development activities You will need A relevant Planning qualification Membership of RTPI or working towards membership An understanding of the planning process and systems Excellent writing skills with a strong eye for detail and high level of accuracy Excellent communication skills and a friendly approachable manner Drive, commitment, enthusiastic and a team player approach Whether you are an experienced Planner ready to step-up and assist with leading major projects or a Senior Planner/AD looking to expand your capabilities in a new role, we are keen to speak with you. Meet the team Marrons are a nationally growing team of town planning, socio-economic, heritage, and design consultants providing high quality advice and guidance on a wide range of planning and development issues. We advise on planning matters of all types and scales from leading and co-ordinating large and complex development proposals, to dealing with small scale and householder developments. We act on behalf of major house builders and developers, manufacturers and investment companies, blue chip companies and land promoters, in addition to land and property owners, retailers, local authorities and private individuals across the United Kingdom. We co-ordinate, project manage and audit planning applications, including EIA development, urban regeneration schemes, urban extensions, site allocation and promotions and strategic planning, housing land supply advice and commercial/retail planning expertise. We provide expert advice and guidance to our clients throughout all stages of the planning process and have considerable experience and knowledge of negotiating with local planning authorities, resolving issues, and delivering planning permissions. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 plus full package and bonus Location: Surrey Region: Surrey Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager urgently required for a Investment Residential Development company. The role will be to work on a strategic development that have a masterplan for 3000 units. The role will be to procure and deliver consultants and contractors to work the S278, drainage type of infrastructure on the scheme. The ideal candidate will have worked for a Developer or Consultant (client side), understand green strategic sites and the complications of implementing the design of infrastructure of roads, S278 all drainage and utilities and be familiar with housing types and other building applications. In return the successful candidate can expect an excellent salary, a very generous holiday allowance, full benefits and high pension scheme in addition to working on one of the best of these type projects in the market going for detailed planning consent. Apply For This Job Title Name Address Postcode Your Email Attach CV 3 Park Court, Pyrford Road West Byfleet, Surrey KT14 6SD
Dec 01, 2025
Full time
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 plus full package and bonus Location: Surrey Region: Surrey Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager urgently required for a Investment Residential Development company. The role will be to work on a strategic development that have a masterplan for 3000 units. The role will be to procure and deliver consultants and contractors to work the S278, drainage type of infrastructure on the scheme. The ideal candidate will have worked for a Developer or Consultant (client side), understand green strategic sites and the complications of implementing the design of infrastructure of roads, S278 all drainage and utilities and be familiar with housing types and other building applications. In return the successful candidate can expect an excellent salary, a very generous holiday allowance, full benefits and high pension scheme in addition to working on one of the best of these type projects in the market going for detailed planning consent. Apply For This Job Title Name Address Postcode Your Email Attach CV 3 Park Court, Pyrford Road West Byfleet, Surrey KT14 6SD
Construction Quality Inspector (Client Side) Salary: £55,000 plus benfits & bonus Location: North London (Hybrid) Full time, Permanent Are you passionate about improving build quality and ensuring homes are delivered to the standards residents deserve? Do you enjoy being out on site, solving problems, and working closely with project teams to drive excellence? This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a client-side quality role where your expertise will have a direct impact on the safety, performance and long-term value of new housing developments. This organisation delivers a diverse pipeline of residential projects across London and is committed to raising standards in design, construction and asset quality. As Quality Manager, you will play a central role in ensuring new homes are compliant, well built and future-proofed. The Role You will support development projects from early design stages through to handover, defects and continuous improvement. The position offers a mix of technical design scrutiny, site-based inspections and collaborative working with project managers, employer's agents, contractors and internal teams. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information before works begin. Carrying out site inspections including standard setting, key stage checks, pre close up inspections, functional testing and snagging. Monitoring fire safety compliance throughout construction. Producing structured quality reports with photographic evidence. Identifying non-compliances and advising on solutions. Attending design workshops, project team meetings and on-site progress meetings. Taking an active role in handover decisions and 12 month defect inspections. Providing feedback to strengthen future technical guidance and design standards. What You'll Bring We are looking for someone with strong site-based experience and a genuine passion for construction quality. You should have: A background in one of the following: Quality Manager, Clerk of Works, Site Inspector, Finishing Manager, Architect or Building Surveyor with inspection experience. Around 5 years experience inspecting residential projects in the UK. Strong working knowledge of Building Regulations, fire safety requirements and CDM. The ability to read drawings, understand construction methods and identify issues early. Confidence working with contractors to achieve compliant and high-quality outcomes. Clear written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement. Relevant qualifications such as HNC, HND, NVQ Level 4 or membership of CIOB, ICWCI or CIAT are welcomed. Why Apply This is a role where: Your voice will genuinely shape build quality, technical standards and resident safety. You will work across varied, interesting residential projects. You will have autonomy, support and the opportunity to influence better design and construction. You will benefit from hybrid working and a strong benefits package including a non-contributory pension and performance bonus. If you are motivated by improving standards and want to play a key part in delivering safe, high-quality homes, we would love to hear from you.
Nov 21, 2025
Full time
Construction Quality Inspector (Client Side) Salary: £55,000 plus benfits & bonus Location: North London (Hybrid) Full time, Permanent Are you passionate about improving build quality and ensuring homes are delivered to the standards residents deserve? Do you enjoy being out on site, solving problems, and working closely with project teams to drive excellence? This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a client-side quality role where your expertise will have a direct impact on the safety, performance and long-term value of new housing developments. This organisation delivers a diverse pipeline of residential projects across London and is committed to raising standards in design, construction and asset quality. As Quality Manager, you will play a central role in ensuring new homes are compliant, well built and future-proofed. The Role You will support development projects from early design stages through to handover, defects and continuous improvement. The position offers a mix of technical design scrutiny, site-based inspections and collaborative working with project managers, employer's agents, contractors and internal teams. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information before works begin. Carrying out site inspections including standard setting, key stage checks, pre close up inspections, functional testing and snagging. Monitoring fire safety compliance throughout construction. Producing structured quality reports with photographic evidence. Identifying non-compliances and advising on solutions. Attending design workshops, project team meetings and on-site progress meetings. Taking an active role in handover decisions and 12 month defect inspections. Providing feedback to strengthen future technical guidance and design standards. What You'll Bring We are looking for someone with strong site-based experience and a genuine passion for construction quality. You should have: A background in one of the following: Quality Manager, Clerk of Works, Site Inspector, Finishing Manager, Architect or Building Surveyor with inspection experience. Around 5 years experience inspecting residential projects in the UK. Strong working knowledge of Building Regulations, fire safety requirements and CDM. The ability to read drawings, understand construction methods and identify issues early. Confidence working with contractors to achieve compliant and high-quality outcomes. Clear written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement. Relevant qualifications such as HNC, HND, NVQ Level 4 or membership of CIOB, ICWCI or CIAT are welcomed. Why Apply This is a role where: Your voice will genuinely shape build quality, technical standards and resident safety. You will work across varied, interesting residential projects. You will have autonomy, support and the opportunity to influence better design and construction. You will benefit from hybrid working and a strong benefits package including a non-contributory pension and performance bonus. If you are motivated by improving standards and want to play a key part in delivering safe, high-quality homes, we would love to hear from you.
Reporting to the Commercial Director, this role will assist the commercial team in ensuring that all strands of commercial activity within the Programme are planned for, resourced, and delivered to established timescales.
The post-holder will be assigned specific projects within the programme. They will take full responsibility for overseeing all the commercial and financial aspects of assigned projects, handling the day-to-day commercial issues and be responsible for managing all the related project activities.
Review and develop or amend the procedures, standards or policies of the Commercial team, whilst adhering to regulatory guidelines.
Responsible for managing large capital budgets over multiple financial years and high-value supplier contracts.
Management of internal and external stakeholder engagement.
They will provide authoritative financial and commercial direction and instruction to the team. Preparing the commercial and financial elements of the specified projects for Gateway Reviews
Advise on contractual and commercial issues for the assigned projects within the Programme.
Manage the budget for the assigned projects on behalf of the Programme Director, monitoring expenditure and costs against deliverables and realised benefits as the projects progress. Ensure the team meet the accounting standards of the organisation.
Analyse project spend and oversee the production of financial reports that are measured against the financial key performance indicators (KPIs). Proactively seek ways to ensure the budget is effectively managed to give value for money to parliament.
Actively manage risks to ensure successful delivery of its objectives. Maintain the commercial aspects of the risk registers for both project and programme project risks, evaluating the cost impact and cost effect of proposed mitigation measures.
Lead commercial aspects of the procurement process and liaise with external legal advisers on contract management matters. Ensuring that all consultants and suppliers understand and adhere to contractual obligations and frameworks.
Manage the change control logs for both project and programme activities, ensuring the governance procedures are adhered to for all commercial matters.
Review all commercial and financial processes, undertaking a gap analysis to highlight any areas that are non-compliant with parliamentary practices and put in place a ratification plan.
Stakeholder management and customer focus
This role has numerous stakeholders and groups with whom they will interact, liaise and provide updates to on a regular basis. The role requires building strong and collaborative partnerships to achieve organisational goals.
This post-holder will need to build close working partnerships with;
The Commercial Director, Programme Director, Commercial Manager
Contract Administrators and Surveyors
Line management
This role will report to the Commercial Director and may line manage staff within the Programme team at the request of the Programme Director depending on the prevailing business need.
Requirements:
* Degree in Quantity Surveying
* Membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or other relevant Professional body
* Proven experience of working collaboratively with senior stakeholders, being customer/client focused whilst delivering time and quality critical objectives.
* Proven experience of working on large, complex construction Programmes or Projects.
* Proven effective leadership, coordination, motivation, negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
* Exceptional ability to manage relationships whilst maintaining trusted relationship with team and peers
Apr 26, 2020
Reporting to the Commercial Director, this role will assist the commercial team in ensuring that all strands of commercial activity within the Programme are planned for, resourced, and delivered to established timescales.
The post-holder will be assigned specific projects within the programme. They will take full responsibility for overseeing all the commercial and financial aspects of assigned projects, handling the day-to-day commercial issues and be responsible for managing all the related project activities.
Review and develop or amend the procedures, standards or policies of the Commercial team, whilst adhering to regulatory guidelines.
Responsible for managing large capital budgets over multiple financial years and high-value supplier contracts.
Management of internal and external stakeholder engagement.
They will provide authoritative financial and commercial direction and instruction to the team. Preparing the commercial and financial elements of the specified projects for Gateway Reviews
Advise on contractual and commercial issues for the assigned projects within the Programme.
Manage the budget for the assigned projects on behalf of the Programme Director, monitoring expenditure and costs against deliverables and realised benefits as the projects progress. Ensure the team meet the accounting standards of the organisation.
Analyse project spend and oversee the production of financial reports that are measured against the financial key performance indicators (KPIs). Proactively seek ways to ensure the budget is effectively managed to give value for money to parliament.
Actively manage risks to ensure successful delivery of its objectives. Maintain the commercial aspects of the risk registers for both project and programme project risks, evaluating the cost impact and cost effect of proposed mitigation measures.
Lead commercial aspects of the procurement process and liaise with external legal advisers on contract management matters. Ensuring that all consultants and suppliers understand and adhere to contractual obligations and frameworks.
Manage the change control logs for both project and programme activities, ensuring the governance procedures are adhered to for all commercial matters.
Review all commercial and financial processes, undertaking a gap analysis to highlight any areas that are non-compliant with parliamentary practices and put in place a ratification plan.
Stakeholder management and customer focus
This role has numerous stakeholders and groups with whom they will interact, liaise and provide updates to on a regular basis. The role requires building strong and collaborative partnerships to achieve organisational goals.
This post-holder will need to build close working partnerships with;
The Commercial Director, Programme Director, Commercial Manager
Contract Administrators and Surveyors
Line management
This role will report to the Commercial Director and may line manage staff within the Programme team at the request of the Programme Director depending on the prevailing business need.
Requirements:
* Degree in Quantity Surveying
* Membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or other relevant Professional body
* Proven experience of working collaboratively with senior stakeholders, being customer/client focused whilst delivering time and quality critical objectives.
* Proven experience of working on large, complex construction Programmes or Projects.
* Proven effective leadership, coordination, motivation, negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
* Exceptional ability to manage relationships whilst maintaining trusted relationship with team and peers
