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Our client is a well-known private planning firm in Edinburgh. With recent additions to the existing team, they are now looking to appoint an associate/director level planner, with strong links in the Scottish planning system to come on board and run the Edinburgh office for them. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for developing and building on your network of clients in Scotland and being a manager and mentor to the other members of the team. Personality fit is really important here and our client would consider a 4-day week for the right candidate. Ideally, you will have the following:- MRTPI Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, and Environmental Planning expertise Proven ability to lead and manage teams successfully Experience in project management and client engagement/business development Proficiency in planning software and tools Strong knowledge of planning regulations and policies in Scotland / UK Degree in Urban Planning To apply for the role, please attach your up-to-date CV using the link. Nicola Monro will then contact you directly to discuss the position in more detail.

Planner (Civils) Permanent, Full Time Key Information: Circa £66,000 + 5% Welcome Bonus + £1000 Flex Allowance + up to 15% Bonus + Benefits Great journeys happen at London Gatwick. Where will your career take you? The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel You can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday. This role takes an office-first hybrid approach here at London Gatwick, with three days a week in the office, two days remote, managed around the needs of the business. What is the role? Being a Construction Planner (Airfields and Civils) at London Gatwick, you'll be able to see the impact your work has on the ever-changing landscape of the airport and our passengers. This role offers you unique insight and puts you right at the centre of providing a full planning service for the projects you support. From facilities expansion to next-generation security to resurfacing runways, no two days are the same at London Gatwick. The diversity of projects and the unique live environment will be sure to keep you challenged and constantly learning. To support your journey, you ll receive the necessary development to help you grow. London Gatwick s Construction Department comprises several programmes, project teams, and technical support functions. It is accountable for delivering the airport s CIP and driving strategic growth over the next five years, encompassing projects across the campus to provide fit-for-purpose critical infrastructure. What will you do? London Gatwick is changing at an outstanding pace, and this is an exciting opportunity for a Planner to be part of a high performing team building Gatwick's future infrastructure. The Planner will operate across all stages of the project process, beyond early pioneering stages, across projects up to the value of approximately £50m and play a key role in Gatwick's future, providing a full planning service. The Planner will manage schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery plan development activities. In addition, the planner will provide technical support and guidance, including Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Breakdown Structure and Resource Loading. Develop and maintain a robust delivery schedule for work activities with clear milestones and monitoring activities to support the project schedule, including interdisciplinary constraints or interfaces that define activity sequences. Work with the delivery team to coordinate work sequences with the total project plan (programme integrated schedule). Perform schedule monitoring, including identifying critical activities and updating functions for specific applications, disciplines, or specialities. Assist with the development and implementation requirements for updating and monitoring the schedule. Develop and apply installation rates to quantity take offs and developed quantities for assigned projects. Review and analyse the contractor's schedules submitted for acceptance and provide the required recommendation to the project team. Evaluate quantities, job hours/staffing, and schedule logic for a specific discipline or speciality. Prepare schedule, staffing, and quantity progress and performance reports for assigned disciplines or specialities. Manage contract programme assessment and acceptance/rejection, assessing compensation events and performing delay analysis. Review quantity logs to ensure total quantities are represented for assigned projects. Assists in the development of the required job hour expenditure for assigned projects. Review and analyse the contractor's schedules against the GAL baseline, identifying critical path activities and performance variance. Do you have what we are looking for? Educated to Degree/Post-Grad level or equivalent in a construction or business-related field. Experience (typically associated with three years of experience) as a planner on projects with a value typically over £10m is highly desirable. Significant experience with Primavera software (P6) and MS Excel. Desirable background in planning infrastructure projects within live operational environments. Skilled in quantity take-offs, data analysis, and computer-based operations. Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracting, construction, and start-up procedures. Proficient in interpreting mathematical data and financial reports. Familiarity with NEC contract types. Good oral and written communication skills. Awareness of the airport environment is desirable. Personal resilience and the ability to operate within ambiguity. What do I get? Our employees tell us that working here is something special, and no day is like another, where our teams do something every day that other airports only dream of. Along with a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including: 5% Welcome Bonus Performance-based bonus scheme High street shops and restaurant discounts Healthcare scheme Life and disability insurance Professional training to develop Professional subscriptions Discounted travel Volunteer days What's in it for you? We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by a discretionary annual bonus, free staff parking, discounted rail travel to work, share matching scheme and more. We offer a rewarding world of flexible benefits you can tailor to the things that matter to you most. There are also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development. At London Gatwick, we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible. What's it like to work at London Gatwick? At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included. We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise that we all play an important role in our success. London Gatwick supports an inclusive recruitment process, enabling you to perform at your best. Please make us aware, as part of your application, should you require any reasonable adjustments. Click apply now to start your career journey with London Gatwick. You can find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick by visiting our careers site.

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Town Planner to join a well-established Planning Team in the Bristol office of a National consultancy. You would be responsible for providing high quality planning advice to clients in a range of sectors but specialising in all aspects of planning policy and site promotion to include the attendance of Development Plan Examinations. The role will involve reviewing the development potential of greenfield sites and advising clients on the prospects of securing consent in the short to medium term. Whilst managing various planning projects and dependant on your level, we expect you to be able to maintain and build working relationships with new and existing clients and develop new business for the Planning Team as well as those in the wider business. In exchange our client is offering fantastic benefits, Hybrid working and competitive salaries.

Overview Browse the latest jobs within the built and natural environment, including - Civils & Infrastructure, Construction & Property, Environment, Sustainability & Energy, Planning & Architecture and Traffic & Transport. While you're here, also browse our contract & interim roles, and our internal vacancies. Our client is a specialist safety and compliance business with a new requirement in the team for an Asbestos Assurance Consultant. They support a range public and private sector organisations, universities, housing associations and housebuilders, as Health & Safety Consultant Birmingham, West Midlands Join a specialist design & construction consultancy as a Health & Safety Consultant based in the Midlands. This role would be ideal for someone in the early part of their health and safety career, who can demonstrate some construction focused Job Title: Urban DesignerLocation: LondonEmployment Type: Full-timeAbout the CompanyWe are partnering with a well-established architectural practice specialising in high-quality residential and mixed-use developments. With a reputation for delivering SummaryThis role involves interpreting client briefs and producing detailed working drawings and technical documentation in line with current legislation. It offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth, enabling you to develop your techni Building Physics Consultant London Building Physics Consultant (Fully Remote)OCDEA / DTM / Overheating Assessments -I'm working with an award winning Energy & Sustainability consultancy that supports organisations in improving building performance, reducing carbon emissions, and a Manchester, North West England My client is seeking a driven and experienced Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to join their dynamic, market-leading environmental consultancy. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects-ranging from brownfield Associate Director - CDM London Our client, a leading multidisciplinary construction and property consultancy, is seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead and develop their CDM Advisory and Principal Designer services across London and the South East. This is a senior lead Senior Digital Design / BIM Support Specialist Central London, London Role OverviewThe Senior Digital Design / BIM Support Specialist provides high-level, hands-on support and strategic guidance across multiple project teams, enabling them to deliver excellence in digital design and execution. Reporting into the Head o Principal Heritage Planner Central London, London A prestigious multidisciplinary consultancy in London is seeking a Principal Heritage Planner specialising in Built Heritage. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the preservation and enhancement of London's historic environmen Associate Director - Building Surveying (Sustainability) Central London, London A leading Real Estate & Property organisation is currently looking for an Associate Director level Building Surveyor with a strong sustainability background to join a renowned Building Consultancy team in London. This role offers a unique chance Associate Sustainability Consultant - Building Services Reading, Southern England SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sustainability Consultant (Principal or Associate level) with a strong focus on energy and performance to join a forward-thinking consultancy team based in Reading (other office locations a Assistant Health, Safety & CDM Consultant Be part of a small but fast growing safety consultancy based near Huddersfield as a Health, Safety & CDM Advisor working on projects in the local area. This role would suit an Assistant Health & Safety Advisor or a more experienced CDM Adviso Senior Health, Safety and CDM Advisor Eastern England Our client is looking for an experienced Senior CDM Advisor with broader Health & Safety compliance experience to work on projects in Hertfordshire. As a Safety Consultant & Principal Designer within the team you will be assigned a portfolio Senior Health & Safety Consultant Manchester, North West England Join a specialist Health & Safety team as part of a major global real estate business working as a HS Consultant and CDM Advisor on a range of complex buildings projects in Manchester. This is a hybrid role, working 1-2 days a week in the Manches Associate Director/Technical Director - Infrastructure Central London, London Role:Provide town planning services to public and private sector clients on major infrastructure and regeneration projects across London and other regions in the UK.Responsibilities:Prepare and submit planning and consent applications, i Junior ESG/Sustainability Analyst London Junior ESG/Sustainability Analyst - Investment TeamA leading Investment trust is currently looking for a Junior ESG/Sustainability Analyst who will support investment teams in incorporating material sustainability and governance factors into the Associate Building Surveyor Central London, London Overview:A leading construction consultancy, is currently seeking an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor (Associate Level) to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a standalone role within a larger team, with a dynamic blen Join a growing Health & Safety team as part of a wider construction group working as Principal Designer and CDM Advisor on a range of projects in the North East. This is a remote based role joining an established team offering good training and d Senior Health & Safety Consultant Manchester, North West England Join a specialist Health & Safety team as part of a major global real estate business working as a Principal Design Advisor and CDM Advisor on a range of complex buildings and rail projects in London. This is a hybrid role, working 1-2 days a wee Senior Town Planner - Infrastructure (Multiple locations) Central London, London Role:Provide town planning services to public and private sector clients on major infrastructure and regeneration projects across London and other regions in the UK.Responsibilities:Prepare and submit planning and consent applications, i Senior Sustainability Consultant Cardiff, Wales Job OverviewA leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant to join its team in Cardiff or Bristol. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful sustainability work across a wide range of sectors and proje Cambridge, Eastern England Geoenvironmental ConsultantLocation: CambridgeExperience: 2-3 yearsThe RoleWe are seeking a Geo-Environmental Engineer to join our client's established team working on diverse geotechnical and land contamination projects across ener EcoW Consultant - Environmental Management Scotland Environmental Manager / ECoW ConsultantLocation: ScotlandExperience: 3-5 yearsThe RoleWe are seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant to join our client's team, working primarily as an Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) across Director - Infrastructure Planning Central London, London Director - Infrastructure PlanningA prestigious planning and engagement consultancy, renowned for its work on significant infrastructure projects, is seeking dynamic individuals for a Planning Director. This is a unique chance to lead and influen Geoenvironmental Consultant Cambridge, Eastern England OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Geo-Environmental Engineer to join a well-established consultancy. This is a full-time, permanent role based in Cambridge, offering the chance to work on a wide variety of projects across sectors 213 The Print Rooms 164 - 180 Union St SE1 0LH London

Senior Planner - Colchester Leading UK Planning Consultancy Location: Colchester (Hybrid working) Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits Sector: Town Planning / Development Consultancy Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking consultancy known for delivering high-quality, creative planning advice across the UK? An established national planning and development consultancy is seeking a Senior Planner to join their growing Colchester team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and collaborative business that values innovation, professional development, and work-life balance. The Role You'll be involved in a diverse range of projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic land sectors. Working alongside experienced Directors and a multi-disciplinary team, you'll manage your own caseload of planning applications, appeals, and local plan representations - while contributing to business development and client relationships. Key Responsibilities Preparing, submitting, and managing complex planning applications and appeals Providing expert advice to clients, local authorities, and stakeholders Supporting major planning projects from inception to delivery Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives Mentoring junior colleagues and assisting with team growth About You MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership with significant experience) Demonstrable experience in consultancy or local authority planning Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and development processes Strong report-writing, communication, and client-facing skills Ambitious, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively Why Join? Join a respected national consultancy with a strong reputation for quality and integrity Enjoy a flexible, friendly, and supportive culture Genuine progression opportunities to Principal and Associate level Competitive salary and benefits package, including hybrid working If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career and want to work on exciting projects with a highly regarded team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Neil Ellerton in confidence for an informal discussion.

We are working with a highly respected planning and development consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior or Associate Town Planner to join their successful East Midlands team. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established planning practice with a strong regional presence and a reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice across residential, commercial and mixed-use projects. The Role As a Senior or Associate Planner, you will: Manage a variety of planning projects from start to finish Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals and supporting documents Provide expert planning advice to clients including developers, landowners and local authorities Work closely with directors and contribute to business development Support and mentor junior team members What We Are Looking For MRTPI qualified (or working towards it) Experience in a town planning role within the private or public sector Strong project management and communication skills Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach A desire to grow your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking team What You Get Competitive salary and benefits package Flexible and hybrid working options A clear route for progression with support from senior leaders A wide range of high-quality projects A positive and professional working environment

Murphy is recruiting for a Planning Manager to work within Water on our United Utilities Enterprise in Cumbria. We provide end-to-end services for major water and sewage companies such as Thames Water, Severn Trent Water, Northern Ireland Water, Yorkshire Water and United Utilities, and for several water-only companies including SES Water, Bristol Water and South East Water. We also provide a full design, build, operate and maintain service for Uisce Éireann and we currently operate over 25 of their facilities, ensuring they run efficiently and comply fully with EPA regulations. A day in the life of a Murphy Planning Manager Lead the planning team on a day-to-day basis, including line and/or functional management. Inspire and empower individuals within their portfolio to deliver high quality standards and outputs as well as inspire career growth Ensure there is alignment between Operations, Commercial and Planning resources on projects single version of the truth. Undertake audits and reviews to ensure planning requirements are followed, minimise non-compliance, drive high standards and ultimately improve project / business performance. Contribute to the development of business unit and sector plans and strategies. Develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the Client and other project stakeholders (internal and external) Support the work winning function on development of tenders from first principles and ensure work willing governance processes are adhered to. Ensure that there is accurate and transparent reporting of progress, challenge management, risk and opportunities in relation to the programme. Ensure that programmes and associated progress reports are regularly updated and submitted to the Client in accordance with the requirements of the contract. Managing Compensation events from Subcontractors and to Client Still interested, does this sound like you? Experienced Planning Manager or Senior Planner Eperience managing a team of planners Contract planning for a Tier 1 contractor Fully conversant and efficient in the use of P6 Stakeholder management & experience of representing the company in front of Clients at planning and business performance meetings Mentoring / coaching and professional development experience What s in it for you? 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review Above market rate contributory pension scheme Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc About Murphy Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £3.3b and £39m Invested in environmentally friendly plant there really is If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Isobel Town on (phone number removed) to discuss in more detail. Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK

Town Planner/Planning Assistant Guildford £DOE + Package On behalf of our client, ITS Building People (Southampton) are searching for an experienced Town Planner/Planning Assistant to join an award-winning house builder in Guildford. Do you want to move away from consultancy or local authority perhaps you already work for a housing developer and need a change look no further as I have the role for you. My client will consider candidates at all levels of experience and will happily assist the successful candidate with career development. To successfully apply for this position you will be able to demonstrate a minimum of 2yrs professional Town Planning/Planinng Assistant experience working on residential schemes, either in-house with a developer or at a consultancy/local authority Job Description You will be the primary point of contact for all planning matters in the region. You will work closely with the Land, Technical and Design departments and to advise on site viability, with a view to maximise profits and ensure all legislation, regulations and various Section obligations are met. Tasks will include: Actively manage and be responsible for the planning application process for all applications in the Region through direct liaison and negotiation with the Local Authority and key stakeholders. Manage the drafting and completion of all Section 106 Agreements with the Local Authority and our legal teams in accordance with the business operational requirements. Ensure that all planning permissions are value-driven and are commercially optimal for the region to achieve its business strategy plan. Monitor and report to the Head of Planning on both local and national planning policy changes and key planning decisions. * Provide operational & tactical planning analysis which present clear and reasoned planning advice and recommendations in terms of potential risks/opportunities and likely planning gain requirements. Use your excellent communication skills in the preparation of persuasive and effective Pre-Application, Planning Statements, Statement of Community Involvement reports and other associated planning documentation. Engage with stakeholders from public consultation events to meeting with councillors and MPs. The If this might be a role that you could be interested in, please submit your CV to us today

The company has been established for over 50 years and is a practice of Chartered Surveyors, Town Planners, Land Agents and Property Consultants that serve a strong landowner and farming client base. Our client is not a national land agency with all the associated demands that a national practice has. Rather, our client prides themselves on maintaining a long-lasting relationship with clients and can tailor to their needs accordingly, but importantly their clients know who is personally managing their interests and this creates trust and consistency. From a planning & development perspective, our client's work is typically in the Green Belt, land on the urban fringe and within built-up commercial allocations. Projects will typically fall in the agricultural, industrial and buildings, waste handling facilities, strategic commercial and residential urban extensions. In this role you will support clients on enforcement, breaches of planning control, certificates of lawfulness, regularisation by way of a retrospective planning application, and providing clients with comprehensive planning advice. Ideal Candidate -Have previous Planning experience (2-4 years) -MRICS or MRTPI (or working towards submission) -Be an imaginative problem solver -Have a strong ability to communicate articulately and accurately in person and in writing -Be dynamic and ambitious and keen to take on responsibility Training & Development The role will include ongoing coaching from the Director who will work with you to help you realise your career objectives.

Job title: Senior Town Planner / Associate Town Planner Location: Essex Salary: Competitive Penguin Recruitment are excited to be supporting a Town Planning & Development Consultancy based in the Essex area on a permanent basis. My client is actively recruiting for someone at Senior Town Planner level to Associate Town Planner. With the mains sectors specialised in are commercial, residential, mixed used, leisure and tourism projects, the successful candidate will have private sector experience and be a member of the RTPI. We are looking for the successful candidate to be able to come in and work their own projects whilst working closely with Directors and managing junior members of staff. On offer for the right candidate will be a competitive salary and an excellent overall package. If you are interested in this position then please call Katy on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) and forward you're CV to and I will be in touch

Associate Town Planner - Birmingham HA 9045 Salary: depending on skills and experience An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Associate Town Planner to join a growing independent planning consultancy within their Birmingham office. The successful Associate Town Planner will be assisting the Planning Partner with the delivery of expert planning services to their clients, mentoring junior staff and further growing the team and workload. Qualifications and experience: Chartered Member of the RTPI Demonstrable experience within the planning industry, ideally within a consultancy or developer environment Proven track record in project management and business development Previous team management experience Duties: Taking up the role of project lead on a variety of projects Managing and mentoring junior members of the team Actively contributing to the further growth of the team and workload Building up a strong client portfolio Benefits: Competitive starting salary Excellent career progression opportunities

Job Title: Associate Town Planner Location: Birmingham Salary: £40,000 Due to growth a well established north based consultancy is expanding their team and are looking to recruit an Associate Town Planner to be remotely based in Birmingham. For this role you are required to have the enthusiam and inniative to be able to work from home whilst meeting KPI's. To be considered for this position you must have the following:- - Chartered member of the RTPI - Private sector experience - Knowledge of planning developments in the West Midlands - Good network of contacts Day to day duties:- Running projects from start to finish Meeting clients New business development Initiative to work from homeIf you are interested in this role dependent on experience my client is looking to put together an excellent package around the £40,000 mark (dependent on experience) and offering a flexible working arrangement. If you are interested in this position then please call Katy on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) and forward your details over to and I will be in touch

Job title: Associate Town Planner Location: London Salary: Competitive An excellent opportunity has opened with an award winning consultancy based in London for an Associate Town Planner to join the team. With the main portfolio of work being urban regeneration projects we are looking for a candidate who is currently in this role already who can come in hit the ground running with taking on a wide range of projects whilst mentoring junior members of staff. We are looking for the successful candidate to have private sector experience who can work on commercial and residential projects. We are looking for the candidate to have the following:- Knowledge of London projects Previous management experience Knowledge of planning legislation and planning policies EIA development experience Private sector experience or client side experience within residential developmentsOn offer for the successful candidate is a generous salary, If you are interested in this position then please contact Katy on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) and forward your details to and I will be in touch

Job title: Associate Town Planner Location: London Salary: Competitive An excellent opportunity has opened with an award winning consultancy based in London for an Associate Town Planner to join the team. With the main portfolio of work being urban regeneration projects we are looking for a candidate who is currently in an Associate Planners position with private sector experience who can work on commercial and residential projects. We are looking for the candidate to have the following:- Knowledge of London projects Previous management experience Knowledge of planning legislation and planning policies EIA development experience Private sector experience or client side experience within residential developmentsOn offer for the successful candidate is a generous salary, If you are interested in this position then please contact Katy on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) and forward your details to and I will be in touch

Town Planner - Rochford HA 9034 Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience Our client, a growing property, surveying and planning consultancy are urgently looking to appoint a Town Planner to work as part of their established team in Rochford. The successful Town Planner will be working alongside senior members of the team to successfully deliver a variety of applications within the residential and rural sectors. Qualifications: In this instance applications are sought from candidates with a BSc and ideally an MSc (or equivalent) in an appropriate planning related discipline and membership to the RTPI. Due to travel commitments involved with the role a full UK drivers licence is essential. Duties: Carrying out research on site development potential Liaising with clients and local authorities to establish the planning suitability of potential sites Preparing and submitting planning documents associated with major planning applications Preparing and submitting appeal evidence Discharging planning conditions Benefits: Joining a leading consultancy with excellent career progression opportunities Full benefits package

Planning Manager / Town Planner Oldham £36,000 - £42,000 Our client are a well-established construction Main Contractor based in Oldham. They are currently looking to recruit a Planning Manager / Town Planner to join their growing team. The Planning Manager will be responsible for delivering a full range of town planning and related development roles across residential and commercial development projects involving existing and future land. This will be at all stages of the planning process; from an input to forward plans and policy through to implementing permissions once consents are in place. You would also support and work closely with their Housing Team (who deliver circa 500 homes per year working with partners) and our Enviro Team (who operate a number of landfill and associated legacy issues). Key Tasks * An input to the preparation of Business Cases for investment opportunities including an analysis of planning and related risk and evaluating options. * Build and maintain relationships with Local Authorities, landowners and agents to help source new development opportunities. * Monitor forward planning and policy at a national, sub-regional and local level as it affects the company interests and input to shaping this and positioning our land as required, including submitting representations in connection with Development Plans and calls for sites etc. * Play a key role in shaping and specifying the company’s development schemes, including design related matters. * Represent the company in connection with pre-application negotiations including attending meetings with Local Authorities and other organisations / groups and representing the company at public meetings to explain development proposals. * Prepare planning applications, including the briefing, management, and coordination of multidisciplinary teams to produce the associated supporting information. * Take the lead on discharging conditions and obligations related to planning permissions. * Prepare the companies case for planning and enforcement appeal and attend as witness at Local Public Inquiries and Informal Hearings if required. * Produce pre and post planning programmes and coordinate, monitor and deliver on areas of the development programme that they are responsible for. * Prepare or have an input to regular reports (including Board Papers) in connection with the monitoring and performance of projects. * Ensure effective team collaboration within the wider business. * Update the business in relation to planning and related policy trends and changes affecting the housing and commercial sectors. * Drive continuous improvement within the Development team and the wider organisation. The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the role. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly as part of the Employer/Employee One/One Talks to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post. Person Specification You will be forward thinking and ready to deliver a pipeline of existing and future residential and commercial opportunities. As part of small supportive, hard-working, and motivated team, you will be an enthusiastic and proactive person who can handle a variety of town planning and development related tasks. You should have previous experience of working in town planning, have excellent communication skills and be able to manage and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines. You will hold a degree in town planning or a related discipline and be a member of (or be eligible for membership of) the RTPI. You will be able to demonstrate experience of dealing with a range of planning issues through planning policy and / or development management work. Other Essential Attributes of the person will be: * Good technical / development background and knowledge * Commercially aware * Proven relevant track record * Excellent report writing and analytical skills * Competency in preparing and delivering presentations, including the use of technology * Well organised including project management / co-ordination capability * Excellent interpersonal skills for working in teams * Confidence and experience of networking and business development * Flexible and adaptable * Ability to always promote a professional image and the company values

Job title: Town Planning Director Location: Bristol Salary: Flexible A Fantastic opportunity has opened for a Town Planning Director to join a large established Planning Consultancy who are looking to fill this position in their Bristol office. With a number of offices across the UK my client provides their services all across the UK working on a wide range of projects from residential, mixed used regeneration, leisure, retail, education and energy sectors. We are looking for a candidate who has come from a private sector background and is in a similar level role or someone who is at an associate planner level role looking for the next step in their career. Ideally you will have experience working on the list of sectors previously mentioned. On offer is a generous salary and package for the right candidate. If you are interested in this role then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your CV to and I will be in touch

Job title: Associate Town Planner Location: South East London Salary: Flexible A fantastic opportunity has opened for an Associate Planner to join a team of professionals in the South East area on a permanent basis with a private consultancy. My client is looking for someone who has got private sector experience and has been in an Associate position previously. A medium sized practice who work on a wide range of projects from minerals and waste, commercial and residential to retail and leisure and more! On offer is an excellent salary and a good benefits package. If you are interested in this position then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your details to and I will be in touch

Job title: Senior Planner/Associate Planner Location: Nottingham Salary: Flexible A great opportunity has opened for a senior to Associate Planner to join the team in an independent practice based in Nottingham on a permanent basis. Ideally the right candidate will have 5-10 years' experience who has come from a private sector background. The main services my client specialises in residential, mixed used and commercial projects. On offer for the right candidate is an excellent salary and package for the right candidate along with other benefits. If you are interested in this position then please call Katy on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) and forward your details to and I will be in touch

Job title: Associate Town Planner Location: Southampton Salary: Flexible An excellent opportunity has opened for an Associate Town Planner to join an established multidisciplinary specialising in planning, architecture, urban design and ecology. My client is looking for a chartered town planner to come and lead the junior members of the team whilst working closely with directors. You must have the following requirements to be considered:- Town Planning qualification (BSc or MSc) Be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute Experience working with the private or public sector Ideally the right candidate will bring along a client baseYour role will consist of the following:- Working on a wide range of master planning, housing, residential, commercial projects Site visits Business developmentIf you are interested in this vacancy then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your details across to and I will be in touch