Senior / Associate Planner - Strategic & Green Belt Specialist Location: South Manchester (Hybrid Working: 3-4 days office, 1-2 days home/site) Salary: Circa 45,000 DOE + Performance Bonus Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Chartered Status (MRTPI): Essential An established and forward-thinking planning consultancy in South Manchester is looking for a Senior or Associate Planner to join their growing and ambitious team. Representing our client - a respected name in the rural and strategic planning sector - we are seeking a highly skilled planner with a strong track record of success, particularly in Green Belt sites and strategic planning . This role will suit someone who is technically astute, commercially aware, and driven to lead complex projects from end to end. The Opportunity As a key member of the planning team, you will take ownership of a varied and challenging portfolio of rural, residential, and commercial schemes, often involving sensitive or high-stakes Green Belt locations. You will have the opportunity to shape strategy, mentor junior staff, and work closely with clients to help unlock land potential and deliver exceptional planning outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage planning appraisals, applications, and appeals from start to finish Develop tailored planning strategies for a range of rural and strategic land projects Liaise with clients, local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants to drive progress Supervise and support a Graduate Planner and Assistant Project Manager Use digital tools and CRM systems to maintain high project and client standards Problem-solve creatively and effectively under pressure About You MRTPI Chartered (or eligible) Minimum of 10 years' experience in planning Demonstrable experience with Green Belt and strategic land planning Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills Capable of working independently and as part of a collaborative team Strong project management and organisational skills Enthusiastic, professional, and client-focused Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced consultancy environment What's on Offer Competitive salary (circa 45,000 depending on experience) Performance-related bonus scheme (post-probation) Hybrid working with a mix of office, site, and home-based flexibility Full administrative and project support Professional development and CPD opportunities A collaborative and modern work culture This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed planner looking to take a step up, make an impact, and grow within a respected and agile planning consultancy. Interested? Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
Jun 06, 2025
Full time
Senior / Associate Planner - Strategic & Green Belt Specialist Location: South Manchester (Hybrid Working: 3-4 days office, 1-2 days home/site) Salary: Circa 45,000 DOE + Performance Bonus Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Chartered Status (MRTPI): Essential An established and forward-thinking planning consultancy in South Manchester is looking for a Senior or Associate Planner to join their growing and ambitious team. Representing our client - a respected name in the rural and strategic planning sector - we are seeking a highly skilled planner with a strong track record of success, particularly in Green Belt sites and strategic planning . This role will suit someone who is technically astute, commercially aware, and driven to lead complex projects from end to end. The Opportunity As a key member of the planning team, you will take ownership of a varied and challenging portfolio of rural, residential, and commercial schemes, often involving sensitive or high-stakes Green Belt locations. You will have the opportunity to shape strategy, mentor junior staff, and work closely with clients to help unlock land potential and deliver exceptional planning outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage planning appraisals, applications, and appeals from start to finish Develop tailored planning strategies for a range of rural and strategic land projects Liaise with clients, local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants to drive progress Supervise and support a Graduate Planner and Assistant Project Manager Use digital tools and CRM systems to maintain high project and client standards Problem-solve creatively and effectively under pressure About You MRTPI Chartered (or eligible) Minimum of 10 years' experience in planning Demonstrable experience with Green Belt and strategic land planning Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills Capable of working independently and as part of a collaborative team Strong project management and organisational skills Enthusiastic, professional, and client-focused Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced consultancy environment What's on Offer Competitive salary (circa 45,000 depending on experience) Performance-related bonus scheme (post-probation) Hybrid working with a mix of office, site, and home-based flexibility Full administrative and project support Professional development and CPD opportunities A collaborative and modern work culture This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed planner looking to take a step up, make an impact, and grow within a respected and agile planning consultancy. Interested? Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
With the continued expansion of our award winning technical services company, Sudlows, who work throughout the UK, have a growing portfolio of projects and have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our successful business.
We have over 200 staff and have achieved recent growth with ongoing expansion plans. Sudlows are keen to recruit candidates who will be part of this ambition. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in our workforce.
Role purpose
Working as a senior member of the commercial department and acting as a key pivotal role to the project team you will be required to manage the full cost control elements of a project, including planning, change management, forecasting and WIP reporting. Management of forecasting is essential and requires dedicated control of the monthly valuations upstream, to the client, and downstream to the sub-contractors and suppliers. As a senior member of the team you will be required to support the pre-construction team including contract wording reviews, feasibility studies and cost benefit analysis. Writing reports and preparing documents (plans, contracts, budgets etc), dealing with risk analysis evaluations and dispute resolution.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* General Pre & Post Construction management.
* Contract reviews upstream with the client
* Management, control of project contributions and effective monthly monitoring and analysis.
* Scope analysis of sub-contract packages including CDP reviews
* Cost / budget / margin project projections & management
* WIP reporting, including cash flow forecasting
* Profit Improvement Plans and Risk Management
* Client billing negotiations & justifications
* Management of change both internal & external ensuring contractual compliance.
* Sub-contractor/partner appointments & price work negotiations
* Management of all purchase orders & invoices for suppliers
* Management of Contract Master & Contract Costing systems
* Customer engagement and Business Development
Planning and Organising:
* Good forward thinker and planner
* Able to perform consistently under pressure, and meet deadline
* Ability to prioritise work and deliver to tight deadlines for the department and team
* Contributes to day-to-day smooth running of the department
* Exercise straightforward technical or professional judgement using Company values, policy and procedures to guide actions and decisions
Working with People:
* Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of clients.
* Understand how to encourage and influence people to get the best from them.
* Help mentor the junior members of the team and encourage development form within.
* Understand the needs of others and able to respond accordingly.
* Approachable team player who can communicate at different levels and situations and influence people.
Experience
* Working with various construction contracts such as NEC3/4, JCT design and build, bespoke contracts
* 5year+ working as Senior QS role
* Experience of working as a principal contractor
* Experience of working in a multi-discipline team and projects
* Experience of working on large multi-million-pound projects
* Proven track record of delivering successful commercial performance.
Qualifications:
Minimum of HNC/HND level of education
Dedicated QS qualification
CSCS Card
QS Professional Membership
H&S Qualification desirable
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
With the continued expansion of our award winning technical services company, Sudlows, who work throughout the UK, have a growing portfolio of projects and have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our successful business.
We have over 200 staff and have achieved recent growth with ongoing expansion plans. Sudlows are keen to recruit candidates who will be part of this ambition. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in our workforce.
Role purpose
Working as a senior member of the commercial department and acting as a key pivotal role to the project team you will be required to manage the full cost control elements of a project, including planning, change management, forecasting and WIP reporting. Management of forecasting is essential and requires dedicated control of the monthly valuations upstream, to the client, and downstream to the sub-contractors and suppliers. As a senior member of the team you will be required to support the pre-construction team including contract wording reviews, feasibility studies and cost benefit analysis. Writing reports and preparing documents (plans, contracts, budgets etc), dealing with risk analysis evaluations and dispute resolution.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* General Pre & Post Construction management.
* Contract reviews upstream with the client
* Management, control of project contributions and effective monthly monitoring and analysis.
* Scope analysis of sub-contract packages including CDP reviews
* Cost / budget / margin project projections & management
* WIP reporting, including cash flow forecasting
* Profit Improvement Plans and Risk Management
* Client billing negotiations & justifications
* Management of change both internal & external ensuring contractual compliance.
* Sub-contractor/partner appointments & price work negotiations
* Management of all purchase orders & invoices for suppliers
* Management of Contract Master & Contract Costing systems
* Customer engagement and Business Development
Planning and Organising:
* Good forward thinker and planner
* Able to perform consistently under pressure, and meet deadline
* Ability to prioritise work and deliver to tight deadlines for the department and team
* Contributes to day-to-day smooth running of the department
* Exercise straightforward technical or professional judgement using Company values, policy and procedures to guide actions and decisions
Working with People:
* Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of clients.
* Understand how to encourage and influence people to get the best from them.
* Help mentor the junior members of the team and encourage development form within.
* Understand the needs of others and able to respond accordingly.
* Approachable team player who can communicate at different levels and situations and influence people.
Experience
* Working with various construction contracts such as NEC3/4, JCT design and build, bespoke contracts
* 5year+ working as Senior QS role
* Experience of working as a principal contractor
* Experience of working in a multi-discipline team and projects
* Experience of working on large multi-million-pound projects
* Proven track record of delivering successful commercial performance.
Qualifications:
Minimum of HNC/HND level of education
Dedicated QS qualification
CSCS Card
QS Professional Membership
H&S Qualification desirable
With the continued expansion of our award winning technical services company, Sudlows, who work throughout the UK, have a growing portfolio of projects and have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our successful business.
We have over 200 staff and have achieved recent growth with ongoing expansion plans. Sudlows are keen to recruit candidates who will be part of this ambition. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in our workforce.
Role purpose
Working as a senior member of the commercial department and acting as a key pivotal role to the project team you will be required to manage the full cost control elements of a project, including planning, change management, forecasting and WIP reporting. Management of forecasting is essential and requires dedicated control of the monthly valuations upstream, to the client, and downstream to the sub-contractors and suppliers. As a senior member of the team you will be required to support the pre-construction team including contract wording reviews, feasibility studies and cost benefit analysis. Writing reports and preparing documents (plans, contracts, budgets etc), dealing with risk analysis evaluations and dispute resolution.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* General Pre & Post Construction management.
* Contract reviews upstream with the client
* Management, control of project contributions and effective monthly monitoring and analysis.
* Scope analysis of sub-contract packages including CDP reviews
* Cost / budget / margin project projections & management
* WIP reporting, including cash flow forecasting
* Profit Improvement Plans and Risk Management
* Client billing negotiations & justifications
* Management of change both internal & external ensuring contractual compliance.
* Sub-contractor/partner appointments & price work negotiations
* Management of all purchase orders & invoices for suppliers
* Management of Contract Master & Contract Costing systems
* Customer engagement and Business Development
Planning and Organising:
* Good forward thinker and planner
* Able to perform consistently under pressure, and meet deadline
* Ability to prioritise work and deliver to tight deadlines for the department and team
* Contributes to day-to-day smooth running of the department
* Exercise straightforward technical or professional judgement using Company values, policy and procedures to guide actions and decisions
Working with People:
* Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of clients.
* Understand how to encourage and influence people to get the best from them.
* Help mentor the junior members of the team and encourage development form within.
* Understand the needs of others and able to respond accordingly.
* Approachable team player who can communicate at different levels and situations and influence people.
Experience
* Working with various construction contracts such as NEC3/4, JCT design and build, bespoke contracts
* 5year+ working as Senior QS role
* Experience of working as a principal contractor
* Experience of working in a multi-discipline team and projects
* Experience of working on large multi-million-pound projects
* Proven track record of delivering successful commercial performance.
Qualifications:
Minimum of HNC/HND level of education
Dedicated QS qualification
CSCS Card
QS Professional Membership
H&S Qualification desirable
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
With the continued expansion of our award winning technical services company, Sudlows, who work throughout the UK, have a growing portfolio of projects and have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our successful business.
We have over 200 staff and have achieved recent growth with ongoing expansion plans. Sudlows are keen to recruit candidates who will be part of this ambition. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in our workforce.
Role purpose
Working as a senior member of the commercial department and acting as a key pivotal role to the project team you will be required to manage the full cost control elements of a project, including planning, change management, forecasting and WIP reporting. Management of forecasting is essential and requires dedicated control of the monthly valuations upstream, to the client, and downstream to the sub-contractors and suppliers. As a senior member of the team you will be required to support the pre-construction team including contract wording reviews, feasibility studies and cost benefit analysis. Writing reports and preparing documents (plans, contracts, budgets etc), dealing with risk analysis evaluations and dispute resolution.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* General Pre & Post Construction management.
* Contract reviews upstream with the client
* Management, control of project contributions and effective monthly monitoring and analysis.
* Scope analysis of sub-contract packages including CDP reviews
* Cost / budget / margin project projections & management
* WIP reporting, including cash flow forecasting
* Profit Improvement Plans and Risk Management
* Client billing negotiations & justifications
* Management of change both internal & external ensuring contractual compliance.
* Sub-contractor/partner appointments & price work negotiations
* Management of all purchase orders & invoices for suppliers
* Management of Contract Master & Contract Costing systems
* Customer engagement and Business Development
Planning and Organising:
* Good forward thinker and planner
* Able to perform consistently under pressure, and meet deadline
* Ability to prioritise work and deliver to tight deadlines for the department and team
* Contributes to day-to-day smooth running of the department
* Exercise straightforward technical or professional judgement using Company values, policy and procedures to guide actions and decisions
Working with People:
* Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of clients.
* Understand how to encourage and influence people to get the best from them.
* Help mentor the junior members of the team and encourage development form within.
* Understand the needs of others and able to respond accordingly.
* Approachable team player who can communicate at different levels and situations and influence people.
Experience
* Working with various construction contracts such as NEC3/4, JCT design and build, bespoke contracts
* 5year+ working as Senior QS role
* Experience of working as a principal contractor
* Experience of working in a multi-discipline team and projects
* Experience of working on large multi-million-pound projects
* Proven track record of delivering successful commercial performance.
Qualifications:
Minimum of HNC/HND level of education
Dedicated QS qualification
CSCS Card
QS Professional Membership
H&S Qualification desirable
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