Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd

Town Planner Home " Residential " Town Planner Salary: c£45,000 plus package Location: London Region: London Residential Developer based in London urgently seek a Town Planner to join their busy team. The Company is a thriving Developer that undertakes work on large JV's, schemes in London and home Counties to get planning permission and sell and acquisitions that they are looking to build out in the home Counties and commuter belt areas. With this in mind there is much diversity to be had on the types of work undertaken. The role will be to report into the Planning Director and assist with Planning reviews and Planning applications on various schemes. The role will suit someone that has worked for a Planning Consultancy although Developer experience is also attractive. At least 3 years of solid experience in a professional UK Town Planning environment; Private sector background preferred, although commercial awareness is essential if coming from a local authority position; Appraise the development potential of sites and provide written and verbal advice to Directors; Experience in promoting or processing residential planning applications; Ability to write thorough and concise planning statements and applications; Some experience at committee hearings; Ability or readiness to manage your own smaller scale projects and assist with the larger projects; Abroad interest in planning for a variety of sectors; A strong desire to work in a small but growing team with involvement in all stages of a project; Interest in working for a growing house builder with genuine opportunities for progression; An open minded, teamworking mentality; Awillingness to travel to sites across the UK as required; Manage external sub consultants in the preparation of planning applications and possible appeals; Support the Directors in larger scale projects, strategic land promotion and in their work with community groups; Take on increasing responsibility across the business as you become more experienced; Undertaking evidence base studies (e.g. housing assessments, employment land reviews, infrastructure assessments etc.); Management, including financial management, of projects (subject to experience); In return, the company are offering a friendly and sociable office environment in a Central London location with plenty of amenities on the doorstep, fantastic career prospects and much more. In return the successful candidate can expect a good working environment, career path and interesting diverse work that could potentially be Residential, Commercial, Retail and leisure but with all being Residential led.

Commercial Manager - Building Construction - London c£90,000 plus package Salary: c£90,000 plus package Location: London Region: London Overview: As Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects through strong commercial leadership. You will take ownership of cost and value management, contract negotiation, financial reporting, risk management and dispute resolution. Working closely with the wider project team, you will uphold commercial governance, drive staff development and foster positive relationships with clients and stakeholders. Working for a family owned construction business with a global reach, dedicated to delivering excellence across every project. You will be joining an organisation that places trust, certainty and value at the heart of everything it does, while embracing innovation and shaping the future of the industry. Projects will be between £20m - £200m and will be in the Commercial, Industrial, Health and Education sectors. Responsibilities: Commercial Management Lead cost and value management across projects, ensuring appropriate systems and procedures are in place and consistently followed Oversee financial reporting and cashflow forecasting, providing accurate and timely information to support decision making Identify and negotiate unacceptable contract terms, bonds, warranties and guarantees with clients and stakeholders Manage project change processes, recording, evaluating and recovering entitlements where liability does not rest with the company Lead risk and opportunity management alongside the operations team, ensuring robust mitigation measures are identified and implemented Provide commercial support and training to site based staff as required Leadership & Team Development Manage and mentor the commercial team, supporting the delivery of key responsibilities and the development of professional capability Promote knowledge sharing and mentoring through structured programmes Supervise the preparation of cost plans for complex projects, utilising appropriate techniques and software Lead the analysis of project cost reports to inform sound commercial decision making Ensure the commercial team operates in accordance with company values, health and safety standards and expected cultural behaviours Programme & Reporting Prepare and monitor long term cash forecasts, interpreting variances and recommending corrective action where necessary Lead the preparation of contractual correspondence and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance at all times Develop innovative systems to control costs and monitor financial performance effectively Support programme and change reporting to management and stakeholders Contribute to business planning and ensure commercial objectives are aligned with the wider business unit strategy Represent the organisation in industry networks and forums, maintaining professional relationships that support business growth Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and third parties on all commercial matters Provide guidance on risk allocation, step down clauses and design liability within subcontractor and designer agreements Ensure all commercial practices comply with relevant legislation, company policies and industry best practice Qualifications: Essential Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Business Administration or a related field Training in bonds, warranties and insurances Training in dispute resolution and contract management Training in financial management and cost control Leadership training in managing and developing teams Training in communication, influencing and negotiation Valid CSCS card Desirable Advanced training in change management, persuasion and influencing skills Ongoing CPD in construction law, commercial management and industry best practice

A leading development firm based in London is seeking a Town Planner to join their team. The successful candidate will assist with planning reviews and applications, bring at least 3 years of UK Town Planning experience, and have the ability to manage smaller projects. The company offers a friendly work environment, career growth, and a chance to work on diverse projects across residential, commercial, and leisure sectors. A strong teamworking mentality and readiness to travel are required.

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Commercial Manager in London with a salary of approximately £90,000 plus a package. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the successful delivery of projects through strong commercial leadership, overseeing cost management and contract negotiations. You will manage a team while building relationships with clients and stakeholders in various sectors, including Commercial, Industrial, Health, and Education. A degree in a relevant field and a valid CSCS card are essential for this role.