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Vacancy Summary Job Title: Construction Planner Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Cambridge Salary: c 60k- 80k basic (Dependent on previous planning experience) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, bonus, pension etc. Company & Project: A leading Tier 1 Main Contractor operating in the Commercial, Education, Life Sciences and Major Mixed-Use sectors across Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties. The business is looking to recruit a new Planner to join their established Planning team, working across complex site programming and major bid tender planning. The successful individual will be working closely with the pre-construction team and senior project leads on high-value schemes. The executive leadership team is well respected, long-standing, and noted for driving industry innovation while prioritising collaborative culture and work-life balance for all employees. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for tender and pre-construction planning. Liaising closely with operational teams managing progress control, strategic scheduling, and 4D programming, while engaging directly with high-profile clients, trade contractors, and stakeholders. This candidate should have good knowledge and experience in using ASTA Powerproject. Desirable Experience: Demonstrable experience with a Tier 1 or major Tier 2 Main Contractor in Planning. Good working knowledge of ASTA Powerproject Previous experience working on large-scale New Build commercial, education or science schemes ( 20m+) would be highly advantageous for this position. Previous Roles: Assistant Planning Manager OR Senior Planner OR Project Planner OR Tender Planner OR Lead Planner OR Site Planner. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Quantity Surveying (or equivalent relevant qualification/experience). ASTA Powerproject software expertise. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Planner position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.

An award-winning AJ100 practice has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Urban Designer to join its highly respected London studio. The practice is renowned for creating exceptional places, working on residential and mixed-use developments ranging from new neighbourhoods and urban extensions to garden communities and new towns across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career Urban Designer looking to develop their skills within a collaborative and supportive environment. Working alongside experienced architects, masterplanners and urban designers, you will contribute to projects at a variety of scales, gaining exposure to all stages of the design process while helping to create sustainable, vibrant and people-focused places. The ideal candidate will hold a postgraduate qualification in Urban Design and possess excellent graphic communication skills. You should be proficient in CAD and the Adobe Creative Suite, with SketchUp experience being highly desirable. A passion for placemaking, sustainability and creating high-quality residential environments is essential, together with a proactive attitude, strong organisational skills and a genuine enthusiasm to learn and develop your career. You will be joining an exceptional practice with an outstanding reputation for investing in its people. The company offers a friendly, collaborative culture, ongoing training and mentoring, genuine career progression and an impressive benefits package. If you are looking to begin your career with one of the UK's leading placemaking practices, this is an opportunity not to be missed. For more information, please contact Stewart Howl at Tarrant Howl. If you would like to register your interest in this vacancy, please apply online.

We're looking for a talented Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join our growing planning and design team. With an expanding client base and a strong pipeline of new residential and commercial projects, this is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to take ownership of planning applications and grow into a client-facing role. About the Role You'll work closely with our senior design team, taking projects from concept through to planning submission. This role suits someone with solid technical grounding who is confident developing design concepts, understands UK planning policy, and can present ideas clearly to clients and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities - Lead and support the preparation of planning applications from concept to submission - Develop strong design concepts in line with client briefs and planning policy requirements - Prepare and deliver clear, professional presentations to clients and internal teams - Liaise with local planning authorities and respond to planning queries - Collaborate with architects, planners, and project managers across live projects - Support and eventually lead client relationships as experience develops About You - Part 2 qualified (MArch or equivalent), currently working toward Part 3 - Strong conceptual design ability and a good eye for detail - Solid understanding of UK planning policy and process - Confident presentation skills, comfortable communicating directly with clients - Ambition to grow into a client-facing or leadership role within the team - Strong communication and organisational skills; able to manage multiple projects at once

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Assistant Estimator Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Norwich, Norfolk Start Date: ASAP Salary: 40k- 45k basic plus competitive package inc pension, market leading holiday and employee incentives. Company & Project: An established, privately owned, small-to-medium-sized contractor operating in the mixed-use, leisure, commercial, and education sectors is currently expanding its estimating team. The successful business is currently looking for a talented Assistant Estimator to join its pre-contract team in Norwich. Our client has secured a number of key projects in 2026. They are now looking to add a new Assistant Estimator to their team to focus on their busy tender pipeline. The business has a long-standing pre-contract team with an experienced Team Leader who would be an excellent mentor for the successful individual. This opportunity would suit an estimator with c2 years of experience working for either a main contractor or a subcontractor, looking to expand their experience and develop their career further. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for assisting with managing the cost plans and pricing of tenders under JCT D&B forms of contract. You will assist with producing BoQs, take-offs, full cost plans, and target cost reporting, with occasional pre-construction surveying duties including deeds of appointment and procurement. Desirable Experience: 2 years+ of experience with a main contractor or subcontractor as a trainee or assistant estimator, pre-construction surveyor, or cost planner. Use of Conquest software would be advantageous but not essential. Excel knowledge is desirable. Previous Roles: Trainee Estimator OR Assistant Estimator OR Pre-Construction Surveyor OR Intermediate Estimator OR Cost Planner. Qualifications & Skills: Degree or HND/HNC in a construction-related subject. Excel or Conquest software experience is preferable. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Assistant Estimator position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn, where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency/Business.

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Intermediate Estimator Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Hertfordshire (Flexible working available) Start Date: ASAP Salary: 45k- 55k basic plus competitive package inc car allowance, healthcare, pension. Company & Project: A Tier 1 Main Contractor operating in the Mixed-use, Leisure, MOJ and Education sectors is currently expanding its estimating team. The successful business is currently looking for an ambitious Intermediate Estimator to join it's estimating team. Our client has secured a number of key projects in 2026/27. They are now looking to add a new Intermediate Estimator to their team to focus on their busy tender pipeline. The business has a long-standing estimating team with a number of employees who have been with the business for over 10years. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for assisting with managing the cost plans and pricing of tenders under JCT D&B forms of contract. You will assist with producing BoQs, take-offs, full cost plans, and target cost reporting, with occasional pre-construction surveying duties including deeds of appointment and procurement. Desirable Experience: 3-5 years+ of experience with a main contractor or subcontractor as a trainee or assistant estimator, pre-construction surveyor, or cost planner. Use of Conquest software would be advantageous but not essential. Previous Roles: Estimator OR Assistant Estimator OR Pre-Construction Surveyor OR Intermediate Estimator OR Cost Planner. Qualifications & Skills: Degree or HND/HNC in a construction-related subject. Excel or Conquest software experience is preferable. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Intermediate Estimator position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn, where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency/Business.

Assistant Planner A leading house builder have a requirement for an Assistant Planner to join their Land & Planning team based in West Midlands. Reporting to the Planning Manager you will assist planning and development appraisals, planning submissions and other related applications within the residential sector for both immediate and strategic sites. Duties and responsibilities: " Producing site assessments, detailed examination of planning histories, policy analysis, interpretation and consideration of material considerations, and new site appraisals for immediate and strategic sites in a timely manner to meet required deadlines to maintain the relationship with the Land team and protect the interests of the company. " Prepare and project manage different types of planning applications from Outline/Full and Reserved Matters to the discharge of planning conditions accurately so that the Region can maintain new sites to develop " Liaise and brief internal layout designers, external consultants and officers at local planning authorities prior, during and post submission in order to develop strong working relationships " Prepare Planning Statements, Design & Access Statements and a range of other planning documents required to support applications accurately and on time so the business can continue to achieve the necessary planning approvals " Organise supporting information and attend required stakeholder/public consultation events with professionalism at all times to build confidence with the general public " Formulating planning strategies to promote medium and long term development sites through the plan-making process under the guidance of the Planning Manager to continue a pipeline of new sites for the region " Monitor development plan progress and associated evidence based and policy documents within each local planning authority area What experience, qualifications and skills are we looking for? " Previous experience working in the private or public sector in the field of development management / planning policy " Degree / Masters Planning Degree with an RTPI accreditation and a rounded knowledge of town planning preferable, but not essential " Ability to adapt to change and to work accurately, efficiently and be commercially minded " Excellent verbal communication skills " Full UK driving licence What's on offer? " Salary competitive (DOE) " Company car or car allowance " Contributory pension " Life cover " Healthcare " Bonus " Flexible working If you are looking to join a leading housebuilder where you can build a successful career, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece for a confidential chat or apply via the link.

Job Tile: Assistant Town Planner Location: Reigate Salary: 27-30,000 About the Company Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a care and residential developer with a strong track record in delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use schemes across the UK. The organisation operates across the full development lifecycle, from early land promotion through to planning consent and delivery, working collaboratively with landowners, consultants, and local authorities. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Assistant Town Planner with at least 1 year of relevant experience to join a dynamic and commercially focused planning team, and further develop their career within a developer-led environment. The Role As a Assistant Town Planner, you will support the planning team in delivering a diverse portfolio of development projects, primarily within residential and mixed-use sectors. You will gain exposure to strategic land promotion, planning applications, and development feasibility work, contributing directly to projects shaping the built environment. This is a hands-on role offering excellent career progression, mentorship, and the opportunity to work closely with senior planners and development professionals. Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications and pre-application enquiries Undertake site appraisals, planning policy research, and development feasibility assessments Support the preparation of planning statements, reports, and supporting documentation Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants, and external stakeholders Assist in the promotion of strategic land opportunities Attend site visits, client meetings, and stakeholder consultations Monitor planning applications and contribute to appeals where required Maintain accurate project records and support general project coordination About You Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline Sufficient experience in a planning role (developer, consultancy, or local authority) Strong understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage workload effectively and work both independently and as part of a team Commercial awareness and an interest in residential and development-led planning Working towards (or willingness to work towards) RTPI chartership is desirable What's on Offer Opportunity to work within a leading development-focused planning environment Exposure to high-profile residential and mixed-use schemes Structured career development and RTPI support Collaborative and supportive team culture Hybrid working options (role dependent) Competitive salary and benefits package Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Sophie Ferguson on (phone number removed) or sophie.ferguson removed)

Job Tile: Assistant Town Planner Location: Reigate Salary: £27-30,000 About the Company Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a care and residential developer with a strong track record in delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use schemes across the UK. The organisation operates across the full development lifecycle, from early land promotion through to planning consent and delivery, working collaboratively with landowners, consultants, and local authorities. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Assistant Town Planner with at least 1 year of relevant experience to join a dynamic and commercially focused planning team, and further develop their career within a developer-led environment. The Role As a Assistant Town Planner, you will support the planning team in delivering a diverse portfolio of development projects, primarily within residential and mixed-use sectors. You will gain exposure to strategic land promotion, planning applications, and development feasibility work, contributing directly to projects shaping the built environment. This is a hands-on role offering excellent career progression, mentorship, and the opportunity to work closely with senior planners and development professionals. Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications and pre-application enquiries Undertake site appraisals, planning policy research, and development feasibility assessments Support the preparation of planning statements, reports, and supporting documentation Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants, and external stakeholders Assist in the promotion of strategic land opportunities Attend site visits, client meetings, and stakeholder consultations Monitor planning applications and contribute to appeals where required Maintain accurate project records and support general project coordination About You Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline Sufficient experience in a planning role (developer, consultancy, or local authority) Strong understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage workload effectively and work both independently and as part of a team Commercial awareness and an interest in residential and development-led planning Working towards (or willingness to work towards) RTPI chartership is desirable What's on Offer Opportunity to work within a leading development-focused planning environment Exposure to high-profile residential and mixed-use schemes Structured career development and RTPI support Collaborative and supportive team culture Hybrid working options (role dependent) Competitive salary and benefits package Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Sophie Ferguson on or sophie.ferguson