A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an ambitious Associate Director-level Planner to join a top independent planning firm in Hertfordshire. The ideal candidate will lead the Hertfordshire planning team, manage diverse projects, and play a key role in business development. Strong consultancy experience and MRTPI certification are required. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on genuine leadership responsibilities in a buoyant planning market with potential for rapid progression.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an ambitious Associate Director-level Planner to join a top independent planning firm in Hertfordshire. The ideal candidate will lead the Hertfordshire planning team, manage diverse projects, and play a key role in business development. Strong consultancy experience and MRTPI certification are required. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on genuine leadership responsibilities in a buoyant planning market with potential for rapid progression.
A leading consultancy in land promotion is seeking a skilled planner to manage complex projects across major residential and roadside developments. The ideal candidate will be MRTPI qualified or close, with strong experience in residential planning and client management. Responsibilities include leading applications, advising on developments, and coordinating teams. This role offers an opportunity to step into a strategic position with visibility across projects.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
A leading consultancy in land promotion is seeking a skilled planner to manage complex projects across major residential and roadside developments. The ideal candidate will be MRTPI qualified or close, with strong experience in residential planning and client management. Responsibilities include leading applications, advising on developments, and coordinating teams. This role offers an opportunity to step into a strategic position with visibility across projects.
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Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire
A premier engineering firm in Helensburgh seeks a Senior Project Planner to lead integrated scheduling for critical defence programmes. This role involves aligning planning outputs with both strategic goals and financial forecasts to ensure operational excellence. Candidates should have extensive experience in a similar sector, full project lifecycle exposure, and advanced knowledge in scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and requires the successful candidate to maintain Security Check clearance.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
A premier engineering firm in Helensburgh seeks a Senior Project Planner to lead integrated scheduling for critical defence programmes. This role involves aligning planning outputs with both strategic goals and financial forecasts to ensure operational excellence. Candidates should have extensive experience in a similar sector, full project lifecycle exposure, and advanced knowledge in scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and requires the successful candidate to maintain Security Check clearance.
Description The Opportunity As the Head of Operations, you will be a senior leader within the UK Service Business Management Team, responsible for shaping and delivering the operational strategy across a diverse and complex portfolio. You will lead multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, Project Planners, Quantity Surveyors, Contract Management specialists, and our expanding Switchgear Delivery team-ensuring project excellence nationwide. In this pivotal role, you will balance strategic direction with operational oversight, ensuring that all projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and commercially. You will cultivate a culture of high performance, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement to strengthen the organisation's service delivery capability. Please note we are unable to provide visa support on this position. How you'll make an impact Provide senior leadership and oversight for a broad portfolio of Transmission & Distribution upgrade projects across the UK, owning the full delivery lifecycle from planning and procurement to commissioning and close-out. Drive a proactive, industry leading safety culture, working to continuously elevate behavioural safety, compliance, and operational maturity. Deliver operational excellence, ensuring all projects achieve or exceed schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives. Shape and implement operational strategy, contributing to long term planning, policy development, process improvement, and service integration across the business. Lead financial and resource planning, developing action plans to optimise performance, manage cost, and ensure efficient use of staffing and capability. Ensure operational governance, assurance, and compliance, overseeing quality, responsiveness, and performance standards while initiating corrective action when required. Prepare and present operational and financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual KPIs for senior leadership. Act as a visible safety leader, reinforcing safe systems of work, engaging teams on site visits, and promoting accountability across all operational functions. Lead structured monthly project reviews, ensuring transparency, ownership, and clear mitigation planning around risks, issues, and opportunities. Own workforce planning and capability management, forecasting resource needs and playing a key role in recruitment, succession planning, and professional development. Strengthen cross business collaboration, aligning activities with other business units, ensuring effective knowledge sharing, and embedding lessons learned into future programmes. Your Background Extensive experience in senior Operations and/or Project Management leadership roles within a complex, technical, or engineering focused environment. Strong understanding of Field Service operations, with the ability to manage and differentiate between project based and field based delivery streams. Proven people leader with a strong track record of motivating, mentoring, and developing technical and operational teams. Highly developed organisational, strategic planning, and decision making skills, with experience driving operational transformation or large scale change. Strong knowledge of legislation and requirements related to utility assets, site health & safety, CDM, and environmental compliance. Experience within the electrical distribution, T&D, or similar industry with significant exposure to HV/EHV equipment, site operations, and safety critical environments. Thorough knowledge of CDM regulations and associated duties. NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification (desirable). SAP experience (Project Cockpit, project cost analysis, ROC) preferred. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Description The Opportunity As the Head of Operations, you will be a senior leader within the UK Service Business Management Team, responsible for shaping and delivering the operational strategy across a diverse and complex portfolio. You will lead multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, Project Planners, Quantity Surveyors, Contract Management specialists, and our expanding Switchgear Delivery team-ensuring project excellence nationwide. In this pivotal role, you will balance strategic direction with operational oversight, ensuring that all projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and commercially. You will cultivate a culture of high performance, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement to strengthen the organisation's service delivery capability. Please note we are unable to provide visa support on this position. How you'll make an impact Provide senior leadership and oversight for a broad portfolio of Transmission & Distribution upgrade projects across the UK, owning the full delivery lifecycle from planning and procurement to commissioning and close-out. Drive a proactive, industry leading safety culture, working to continuously elevate behavioural safety, compliance, and operational maturity. Deliver operational excellence, ensuring all projects achieve or exceed schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives. Shape and implement operational strategy, contributing to long term planning, policy development, process improvement, and service integration across the business. Lead financial and resource planning, developing action plans to optimise performance, manage cost, and ensure efficient use of staffing and capability. Ensure operational governance, assurance, and compliance, overseeing quality, responsiveness, and performance standards while initiating corrective action when required. Prepare and present operational and financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual KPIs for senior leadership. Act as a visible safety leader, reinforcing safe systems of work, engaging teams on site visits, and promoting accountability across all operational functions. Lead structured monthly project reviews, ensuring transparency, ownership, and clear mitigation planning around risks, issues, and opportunities. Own workforce planning and capability management, forecasting resource needs and playing a key role in recruitment, succession planning, and professional development. Strengthen cross business collaboration, aligning activities with other business units, ensuring effective knowledge sharing, and embedding lessons learned into future programmes. Your Background Extensive experience in senior Operations and/or Project Management leadership roles within a complex, technical, or engineering focused environment. Strong understanding of Field Service operations, with the ability to manage and differentiate between project based and field based delivery streams. Proven people leader with a strong track record of motivating, mentoring, and developing technical and operational teams. Highly developed organisational, strategic planning, and decision making skills, with experience driving operational transformation or large scale change. Strong knowledge of legislation and requirements related to utility assets, site health & safety, CDM, and environmental compliance. Experience within the electrical distribution, T&D, or similar industry with significant exposure to HV/EHV equipment, site operations, and safety critical environments. Thorough knowledge of CDM regulations and associated duties. NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification (desirable). SAP experience (Project Cockpit, project cost analysis, ROC) preferred. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
Overview A superb opportunity has arisen with one of the South East's most progressive planning consultancies for a Principal Planning Consultant to join their Reading-based team. This business advises on strategic residential development across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, while also supporting high-growth commercial sectors including data centre development and employment-led projects. Their client base includes national developers, land promoters, institutional investors and major commercial operators. The Role As Principal Planning Consultant, you will lead complex planning projects and provide strategic advice to clients. Key responsibilities include: Managing strategic residential applications and large-scale developments Drafting robust Planning Statements and supporting evidence Advising on data centre planning strategy and delivery Promoting sites through emerging Local Plans Leading appeal submissions and hearing preparation Coordinating multi-disciplinary consultants and technical teams Acting as lead client contact, ensuring delivery and service excellence Supporting and mentoring junior planners About You MRTPI qualified (or extremely close to completion) Commercial planning experience in employment sectors advantageous Strong appeal and Local Plan knowledge Excellent written and analytical ability Confident managing clients and multiple projects This is a standout role offering exposure to both traditional residential planning and emerging high-growth development sectors. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Overview A superb opportunity has arisen with one of the South East's most progressive planning consultancies for a Principal Planning Consultant to join their Reading-based team. This business advises on strategic residential development across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, while also supporting high-growth commercial sectors including data centre development and employment-led projects. Their client base includes national developers, land promoters, institutional investors and major commercial operators. The Role As Principal Planning Consultant, you will lead complex planning projects and provide strategic advice to clients. Key responsibilities include: Managing strategic residential applications and large-scale developments Drafting robust Planning Statements and supporting evidence Advising on data centre planning strategy and delivery Promoting sites through emerging Local Plans Leading appeal submissions and hearing preparation Coordinating multi-disciplinary consultants and technical teams Acting as lead client contact, ensuring delivery and service excellence Supporting and mentoring junior planners About You MRTPI qualified (or extremely close to completion) Commercial planning experience in employment sectors advantageous Strong appeal and Local Plan knowledge Excellent written and analytical ability Confident managing clients and multiple projects This is a standout role offering exposure to both traditional residential planning and emerging high-growth development sectors. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
Event Manager - Chichester We?re looking for an experienced and inspiring Event Manager to lead our Event Planning function on a fixed?term basis to cover maternity leave. You will guide a team of Event Planners and our Wedding & Sales Manager, ensuring every event across the Estate is meticulously planned and flawlessly delivered. The role You will: Lead, coach and motivate the Planning Team to deliver standout events Manage bespoke, high?value events from concept to delivery Ensure exceptional communication with clients, suppliers and internal teams Partner with Sales and Operations to ensure smooth handovers and seamless execution Drive revenue through effective upselling and cross?selling Maintain accurate documentation, invoicing and reporting Support the Commercial Director with projects and team development What you?ll bring Proven experience in Event Planning and people management Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail Strong IT literacy (Protel & IVvy desirable) A proactive, positive and solutions?focused approach The ability to inspire others and work collaboratively Resilience, motivation and commitment to exceptional customer service Why you?ll love it here Free gym / health club membership Access to our comprehensive wellbeing programme Free tickets to all Goodwood events after 3 months, including Horseracing, Festival of Speed & Revival A year?round calendar of brilliant social events A beautifully unique working environment and an amazing team If you?re passionate about delivering unforgettable experiences and leading a brilliant team, we?d love to hear from you.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Event Manager - Chichester We?re looking for an experienced and inspiring Event Manager to lead our Event Planning function on a fixed?term basis to cover maternity leave. You will guide a team of Event Planners and our Wedding & Sales Manager, ensuring every event across the Estate is meticulously planned and flawlessly delivered. The role You will: Lead, coach and motivate the Planning Team to deliver standout events Manage bespoke, high?value events from concept to delivery Ensure exceptional communication with clients, suppliers and internal teams Partner with Sales and Operations to ensure smooth handovers and seamless execution Drive revenue through effective upselling and cross?selling Maintain accurate documentation, invoicing and reporting Support the Commercial Director with projects and team development What you?ll bring Proven experience in Event Planning and people management Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail Strong IT literacy (Protel & IVvy desirable) A proactive, positive and solutions?focused approach The ability to inspire others and work collaboratively Resilience, motivation and commitment to exceptional customer service Why you?ll love it here Free gym / health club membership Access to our comprehensive wellbeing programme Free tickets to all Goodwood events after 3 months, including Horseracing, Festival of Speed & Revival A year?round calendar of brilliant social events A beautifully unique working environment and an amazing team If you?re passionate about delivering unforgettable experiences and leading a brilliant team, we?d love to hear from you.
We are looking for a Principal Planner to join a busy team supporting multiple projects. This is a staff position, based in Aberdeen. What will you be doing? Provide high level technical expertise Delivery of the project schedules and baselines for the project work scopes. Maintenance of the project overall planning requirements. Ensure all relevant project procedures are applied as required. Maintenance of overall project schedules for progress and man-hour expenditure. Preparation and issue of all planning status and the impact of changes in the scope of work and provide recommendations to the project line management. Contribute to planning reviews across the company network to assure compliance. Participation in client presentations and meetings. Update and maintenance of the Integrated Work Management System, ensuring system integrity at all times. Supervision of the project planning personnel, where no Lead Planner is on the contract. We think you should have: Relevant demonstrable experience within a similar environment / industry. Demonstrable construction and commissioning experience in brownfield modifications contracts and projects Knowledge and understanding of latest relevant technical developments and best practice within the industry. Leadership of multi-discipline teams In depth understanding of the oil and gas industry Highly competent user of industry standard planning tools ( e.g. Primavera P6) / systems Knowledge and understanding of project planning, systems and tools within the following areas Turnkey EPC projects. Large brownfield modifications. Minor brownfield modifications and term contracts. Front End Studies Operations and Maintenance Planning Integrated Asset Planning With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a Principal Planner to join a busy team supporting multiple projects. This is a staff position, based in Aberdeen. What will you be doing? Provide high level technical expertise Delivery of the project schedules and baselines for the project work scopes. Maintenance of the project overall planning requirements. Ensure all relevant project procedures are applied as required. Maintenance of overall project schedules for progress and man-hour expenditure. Preparation and issue of all planning status and the impact of changes in the scope of work and provide recommendations to the project line management. Contribute to planning reviews across the company network to assure compliance. Participation in client presentations and meetings. Update and maintenance of the Integrated Work Management System, ensuring system integrity at all times. Supervision of the project planning personnel, where no Lead Planner is on the contract. We think you should have: Relevant demonstrable experience within a similar environment / industry. Demonstrable construction and commissioning experience in brownfield modifications contracts and projects Knowledge and understanding of latest relevant technical developments and best practice within the industry. Leadership of multi-discipline teams In depth understanding of the oil and gas industry Highly competent user of industry standard planning tools ( e.g. Primavera P6) / systems Knowledge and understanding of project planning, systems and tools within the following areas Turnkey EPC projects. Large brownfield modifications. Minor brownfield modifications and term contracts. Front End Studies Operations and Maintenance Planning Integrated Asset Planning With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Principal/Executive - Cost Consultant (Estimator/Cost Planner) Location: Multiple Locations (Manchester, London, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol) Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time with flexible working and core hours Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award winning projects worldwide. We are an accredited Great Place to Work employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do. Gleeds is one of the first global firms to specialise in cost management and assurance services. We are at the forefront of Infrastructure expertise and have achieved significant growth as we contribute to an industry with trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. We have been the trusted partner for developers, governments, and public/private sector businesses, empowering them to achieve their growth ambitions across the United Kingdom and overseas. Together, we have built the essential Infrastructure that connects communities and locations and created vibrant environments where people can truly live, work, learn, and thrive. We are looking for a highly motivated Principal/Executive - Cost Consultant (Estimator/Cost Planner) with proven experience in the infrastructure sector (Rail, Highways, Aviation, Utilities, Water, Power and general Civils). Our Estimating team uses industry best practices to develop estimates and cost plans for some of the most high profile Infrastructure projects and programmes in the UK and overseas. Our range of estimating outputs has been meticulously designed to drive, inform, and safeguard commercial strategies underpinning business cases throughout the project lifecycle. We offer various services, including estimate production, assurance, benchmarking, and significant programme setup. Your day to day could sometimes involve: Production of estimates & cost plans ranging from OOM to detailed estimates. Carrying out quantity take offs using advanced software tools. Reviewing and assuring estimates & cost plans. Benchmarking to inform project performance and decision making. Providing insight into cost performance and industry trends. Presenting estimating outputs in a cost report. Collaborating with design and delivery stakeholders. Participating in internal and external CPD events to maintain technological proficiency. Who we're looking for: Relevant experience in Estimation, Cost Management, or quantity Surveying in the Infrastructure sector is desirable but not essential. Previous experience of estimating services on significant infrastructure projects/programmes is desirable but not essential. Ideally, HNC, HND or Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management or a similar/relevant discipline. Time served applicants or an alternative background (i.e., Engineering) may be considered. Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, ACostE, CICES, CIOB or another relevant Chartered Institute are desirable and will be supported if not already attained. What we can offer you in return: Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and qualifications. Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your brand and expand your understanding of the industry. Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme. Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews. Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well being comes first. Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience. Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work life balance. Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations. Unparalleled support from central teams and a company recognised as a Great Place to Work. About us: A world of opportunity Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people - colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose. With over 75 offices across the globe, you'll become part of a truly global team that isn't restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we're committed to the success of our people, clients and communities - giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive. Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work: Professionalism with personality Excellence with humility Innovation with agility We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender. We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual. Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Principal/Executive - Cost Consultant (Estimator/Cost Planner) Location: Multiple Locations (Manchester, London, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol) Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time with flexible working and core hours Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award winning projects worldwide. We are an accredited Great Place to Work employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do. Gleeds is one of the first global firms to specialise in cost management and assurance services. We are at the forefront of Infrastructure expertise and have achieved significant growth as we contribute to an industry with trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. We have been the trusted partner for developers, governments, and public/private sector businesses, empowering them to achieve their growth ambitions across the United Kingdom and overseas. Together, we have built the essential Infrastructure that connects communities and locations and created vibrant environments where people can truly live, work, learn, and thrive. We are looking for a highly motivated Principal/Executive - Cost Consultant (Estimator/Cost Planner) with proven experience in the infrastructure sector (Rail, Highways, Aviation, Utilities, Water, Power and general Civils). Our Estimating team uses industry best practices to develop estimates and cost plans for some of the most high profile Infrastructure projects and programmes in the UK and overseas. Our range of estimating outputs has been meticulously designed to drive, inform, and safeguard commercial strategies underpinning business cases throughout the project lifecycle. We offer various services, including estimate production, assurance, benchmarking, and significant programme setup. Your day to day could sometimes involve: Production of estimates & cost plans ranging from OOM to detailed estimates. Carrying out quantity take offs using advanced software tools. Reviewing and assuring estimates & cost plans. Benchmarking to inform project performance and decision making. Providing insight into cost performance and industry trends. Presenting estimating outputs in a cost report. Collaborating with design and delivery stakeholders. Participating in internal and external CPD events to maintain technological proficiency. Who we're looking for: Relevant experience in Estimation, Cost Management, or quantity Surveying in the Infrastructure sector is desirable but not essential. Previous experience of estimating services on significant infrastructure projects/programmes is desirable but not essential. Ideally, HNC, HND or Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management or a similar/relevant discipline. Time served applicants or an alternative background (i.e., Engineering) may be considered. Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, ACostE, CICES, CIOB or another relevant Chartered Institute are desirable and will be supported if not already attained. What we can offer you in return: Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and qualifications. Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your brand and expand your understanding of the industry. Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme. Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews. Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well being comes first. Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience. Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work life balance. Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations. Unparalleled support from central teams and a company recognised as a Great Place to Work. About us: A world of opportunity Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people - colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose. With over 75 offices across the globe, you'll become part of a truly global team that isn't restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we're committed to the success of our people, clients and communities - giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive. Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work: Professionalism with personality Excellence with humility Innovation with agility We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender. We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual. Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.
Job Role: Transport Planner or Senior Transport Planner Location: Birmingham Salary: 33,000 - 45,000 Driver Resource Recruitment are currently working with a leading consultancy offering a complete, integrated approach to Transport Planning and Highways Design who are now seeking a seasoned Transport Planner to join their team in Birmingham. In this key role, you will oversee and manage the transport planning process for a range of projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality statements and plans that meet budgetary and client requirements. If you are looking for a new challenge in an environment that values creativity, excellence, and career progression. Duties Preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements Preparation of Travel Plans as and Travel Plan Coordination Preparation and presentation of technical data and drawings Undertaking junction capacity assessments using ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG Liaison with clients, contractors and local / national authorities, as required To ensure that all assigned tasks / jobs are delivered on-time and to budget To check the quality and accuracy of work produced by junior team members Work collaboratively with the team and proactively support junior staff in developing their technical knowledge Support Team Leaders in the delivery of comprehensive advice to clients on Highways & Transport matters from preliminary advice / feasibility work Undertaking site appraisals/visits and designing surveys, through to providing input to written reports and presentational material Ensuring that all electronic and paper files on projects they are kept up-to-date Assistance with other related tasks, as required by your Team Leader Have an active role in growing and establishing the Birmingham Office. Technical Skills Advanced use of Microsoft Office software packages Good levels of numeracy, including a good understanding of spreadsheets. Use of AutoCAD (desirable) Working experience / understanding of ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG Competencies Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to clearly communicate findings from complex data Ability to work easily and accurately with numbers Confident written and verbal communication skills Good commercial understanding Excellent problem-solving skills Interpersonal skills Self-motivated and ability to manage own workload Approachable and professional manner when dealing with colleagues and clients Essentials Degree in applicable subject; Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering 4+ years of experience of UK Transport Planning standards and processes Member of Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (MCIHT)
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Job Role: Transport Planner or Senior Transport Planner Location: Birmingham Salary: 33,000 - 45,000 Driver Resource Recruitment are currently working with a leading consultancy offering a complete, integrated approach to Transport Planning and Highways Design who are now seeking a seasoned Transport Planner to join their team in Birmingham. In this key role, you will oversee and manage the transport planning process for a range of projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality statements and plans that meet budgetary and client requirements. If you are looking for a new challenge in an environment that values creativity, excellence, and career progression. Duties Preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements Preparation of Travel Plans as and Travel Plan Coordination Preparation and presentation of technical data and drawings Undertaking junction capacity assessments using ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG Liaison with clients, contractors and local / national authorities, as required To ensure that all assigned tasks / jobs are delivered on-time and to budget To check the quality and accuracy of work produced by junior team members Work collaboratively with the team and proactively support junior staff in developing their technical knowledge Support Team Leaders in the delivery of comprehensive advice to clients on Highways & Transport matters from preliminary advice / feasibility work Undertaking site appraisals/visits and designing surveys, through to providing input to written reports and presentational material Ensuring that all electronic and paper files on projects they are kept up-to-date Assistance with other related tasks, as required by your Team Leader Have an active role in growing and establishing the Birmingham Office. Technical Skills Advanced use of Microsoft Office software packages Good levels of numeracy, including a good understanding of spreadsheets. Use of AutoCAD (desirable) Working experience / understanding of ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG Competencies Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to clearly communicate findings from complex data Ability to work easily and accurately with numbers Confident written and verbal communication skills Good commercial understanding Excellent problem-solving skills Interpersonal skills Self-motivated and ability to manage own workload Approachable and professional manner when dealing with colleagues and clients Essentials Degree in applicable subject; Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering 4+ years of experience of UK Transport Planning standards and processes Member of Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (MCIHT)
FutureGen Recruitment is working with a well-established, employee-owned, multidisciplinary planning and design practice to appoint a Director to lead and grow their Liverpool planning office. This is a senior leadership role offering real autonomy, influence and long-term career security within a business that places people, wellbeing and professional development at the heart of everything it does. The Opportunity The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading the Liverpool planning team, developing its profile across the North West and Scotland, and building on an already well-established client base. You will play a key role in shaping growth, mentoring planners, and contributing to the wider strategic direction of the business. You will work closely with colleagues across a broad multidisciplinary offering, including: Planning Research & Analysis Transport & Infrastructure Sustainability & Environmental Services The business operates as a single national team, enabling collaboration across offices through a flexible hybrid working model. What They're Looking For Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) Ideally 10+ years' professional experience, gained in private consultancy or a mix of consultancy, public sector and client-side roles Strong leadership experience with the ability to grow, mentor and manage teams Proven track record in business development, client management and winning work Confident leading major planning applications, appeals, Local Plan representations, site promotion and examination / inquiry work Commercially aware with experience contributing to financial and performance planning Full UK driving licence Key Responsibilities Lead, grow and mentor the Liverpool planning team Develop and retain client relationships while generating new work Identify and secure opportunities in key growth sectors Lead major planning projects across development management and policy work Contribute to wider business strategy and cross-disciplinary collaboration Represent the business at networking and industry events What's On Offer Employee-owned business with a strong people-first culture Hybrid working with core office collaboration days Private healthcare, life insurance and enhanced pension Generous annual leave plus additional gifted time off over Christmas Paid professional subscriptions and a strong CPD programme A supportive senior leadership team with regular check-ins and structured reviews This role would suit a senior planner or existing Director looking for greater influence, stability and long-term progression within a values-driven consultancy. Interested? For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
FutureGen Recruitment is working with a well-established, employee-owned, multidisciplinary planning and design practice to appoint a Director to lead and grow their Liverpool planning office. This is a senior leadership role offering real autonomy, influence and long-term career security within a business that places people, wellbeing and professional development at the heart of everything it does. The Opportunity The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading the Liverpool planning team, developing its profile across the North West and Scotland, and building on an already well-established client base. You will play a key role in shaping growth, mentoring planners, and contributing to the wider strategic direction of the business. You will work closely with colleagues across a broad multidisciplinary offering, including: Planning Research & Analysis Transport & Infrastructure Sustainability & Environmental Services The business operates as a single national team, enabling collaboration across offices through a flexible hybrid working model. What They're Looking For Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) Ideally 10+ years' professional experience, gained in private consultancy or a mix of consultancy, public sector and client-side roles Strong leadership experience with the ability to grow, mentor and manage teams Proven track record in business development, client management and winning work Confident leading major planning applications, appeals, Local Plan representations, site promotion and examination / inquiry work Commercially aware with experience contributing to financial and performance planning Full UK driving licence Key Responsibilities Lead, grow and mentor the Liverpool planning team Develop and retain client relationships while generating new work Identify and secure opportunities in key growth sectors Lead major planning projects across development management and policy work Contribute to wider business strategy and cross-disciplinary collaboration Represent the business at networking and industry events What's On Offer Employee-owned business with a strong people-first culture Hybrid working with core office collaboration days Private healthcare, life insurance and enhanced pension Generous annual leave plus additional gifted time off over Christmas Paid professional subscriptions and a strong CPD programme A supportive senior leadership team with regular check-ins and structured reviews This role would suit a senior planner or existing Director looking for greater influence, stability and long-term progression within a values-driven consultancy. Interested? For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:
A leading main contractor in Central London is seeking a Planner with over 3 years of experience in construction. The role includes managing projects worth up to £10 million, covering commercial offices, high-end residential, and educational schemes. The rewards include a competitive salary of £65,000 plus a package that features a car allowance, excellent healthcare, and one of the best pension plans in the industry. Candidates with a degree in construction are preferred, alongside relevant experience in refurbishment and new builds.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
A leading main contractor in Central London is seeking a Planner with over 3 years of experience in construction. The role includes managing projects worth up to £10 million, covering commercial offices, high-end residential, and educational schemes. The rewards include a competitive salary of £65,000 plus a package that features a car allowance, excellent healthcare, and one of the best pension plans in the industry. Candidates with a degree in construction are preferred, alongside relevant experience in refurbishment and new builds.
Planner Location: Birmingham End Date: June 2027 Hours: 40 per week Rate: 30.46 per hour (umbrella rate) Role Overview Planners are required to support the development and management of integrated delivery programmes on a major infrastructure programme. The role involves maintaining robust schedules, managing interfaces, and supporting performance reporting in line with client requirements. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain programme baselines and schedules (Primavera P6) Monitor performance against baselines and highlight impacts and mitigations Manage programme interfaces and support interface definition Provide performance and EVM reporting Integrate schedule, cost, and risk data to support decision-making Support scenario ("what-if") planning and recovery strategies Assist Senior Planners and Project Managers as required Essential Experience Planning experience within construction or infrastructure environments Strong knowledge of project and programme planning lifecycles Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office Experience with Earned Value Management and performance reporting Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Feb 28, 2026
Contractor
Planner Location: Birmingham End Date: June 2027 Hours: 40 per week Rate: 30.46 per hour (umbrella rate) Role Overview Planners are required to support the development and management of integrated delivery programmes on a major infrastructure programme. The role involves maintaining robust schedules, managing interfaces, and supporting performance reporting in line with client requirements. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain programme baselines and schedules (Primavera P6) Monitor performance against baselines and highlight impacts and mitigations Manage programme interfaces and support interface definition Provide performance and EVM reporting Integrate schedule, cost, and risk data to support decision-making Support scenario ("what-if") planning and recovery strategies Assist Senior Planners and Project Managers as required Essential Experience Planning experience within construction or infrastructure environments Strong knowledge of project and programme planning lifecycles Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office Experience with Earned Value Management and performance reporting Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Principal Town Planner Birmingham Ref: DB100 Permanent Salary 50,000 - 60,000 DOE Plus Benefits A well-established town planning consultancy is looking for an experienced Planner to join their team. The consultancy provides commercially focused planning advice and has a strong track record of securing high-quality, deliverable consents across England and Wales. It is nationally recognised for its technical excellence, progressive leadership, and commitment to diversity and professional development. The firm places real emphasis on its people, offering a supportive leadership team, clear career progression, and a balanced hybrid working model (typically three days in the office, two from home). Principal Town Planner Responsibilities Managing a varied caseload of planning applications and appeals across the residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients and project teams Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams Preparing and overseeing high-quality planning reports, strategies, and submissions Engaging with local authorities, statutory consultees, and key stakeholders Supporting junior team members through mentoring and technical guidance Contributing to business development, client relationships, and project growth Principal Town Planner Requirements Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline Achieved MRTPI Experience within a consultancy or local authority planning environment Strong track record of managing planning applications and delivering successful outcomes Commercial awareness and the ability to provide pragmatic, client-focused advice Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively Experience mentoring or supporting junior planners Confidence engaging with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities Interested? Please email your CV to Dina Bunkheila or contact (phone number removed) (phone number removed)
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Principal Town Planner Birmingham Ref: DB100 Permanent Salary 50,000 - 60,000 DOE Plus Benefits A well-established town planning consultancy is looking for an experienced Planner to join their team. The consultancy provides commercially focused planning advice and has a strong track record of securing high-quality, deliverable consents across England and Wales. It is nationally recognised for its technical excellence, progressive leadership, and commitment to diversity and professional development. The firm places real emphasis on its people, offering a supportive leadership team, clear career progression, and a balanced hybrid working model (typically three days in the office, two from home). Principal Town Planner Responsibilities Managing a varied caseload of planning applications and appeals across the residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients and project teams Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams Preparing and overseeing high-quality planning reports, strategies, and submissions Engaging with local authorities, statutory consultees, and key stakeholders Supporting junior team members through mentoring and technical guidance Contributing to business development, client relationships, and project growth Principal Town Planner Requirements Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline Achieved MRTPI Experience within a consultancy or local authority planning environment Strong track record of managing planning applications and delivering successful outcomes Commercial awareness and the ability to provide pragmatic, client-focused advice Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively Experience mentoring or supporting junior planners Confidence engaging with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities Interested? Please email your CV to Dina Bunkheila or contact (phone number removed) (phone number removed)
Job Title: Senior Town Planner / Principal Town Planner Location: Nottingham or London The Team Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a Planning and Environment Group is a truly multi-disciplinary team, comprising planning lawyers, environmental lawyers, and planning consultants operating across all development sectors. The national planning practice is recognised as one of the top 10 largest teams in the UK and one of the fastest-growing in the sector, with a strengthened presence across multiple offices. The Planning Consultancy practice operates nationally from Nottingham and London offices and is led by highly experienced professionals with extensive track records across all development sectors. The team has a varied and extensive client base and a strong history of successfully advising on and promoting a wide range of sites and schemes through the planning system. The Role We are seeking experienced Senior or Principal Town Planners (minimum 5+ years' experience) to join this market-leading consultancy practice. The successful candidates will work on high-profile projects across a range of sectors, providing strategic planning advice and delivering planning solutions for a varied client base. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team within a national practice, contributing to a wide variety of projects and further developing your career in planning consultancy. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Town Planner / Principal Town Planner Location: Nottingham or London The Team Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a Planning and Environment Group is a truly multi-disciplinary team, comprising planning lawyers, environmental lawyers, and planning consultants operating across all development sectors. The national planning practice is recognised as one of the top 10 largest teams in the UK and one of the fastest-growing in the sector, with a strengthened presence across multiple offices. The Planning Consultancy practice operates nationally from Nottingham and London offices and is led by highly experienced professionals with extensive track records across all development sectors. The team has a varied and extensive client base and a strong history of successfully advising on and promoting a wide range of sites and schemes through the planning system. The Role We are seeking experienced Senior or Principal Town Planners (minimum 5+ years' experience) to join this market-leading consultancy practice. The successful candidates will work on high-profile projects across a range of sectors, providing strategic planning advice and delivering planning solutions for a varied client base. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team within a national practice, contributing to a wide variety of projects and further developing your career in planning consultancy. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Job Title: Associate Planner Location: Ashby de-la Zouche Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, multi-disciplinary property and planning consultancy in the search for an Associate Planner to join their growing Strategic Planning team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner to join a respected and driven team delivering high-quality planning consultancy services across a wide-ranging project portfolio. The Role You will be part of a specialist planning team working closely with colleagues across a large national consultancy to identify cross-sector opportunities and build strong client relationships. The role offers a varied and engaging workload across residential, commercial, retail, and leisure projects. Responsibilities will include leading and supporting a mix of planning projects, site promotion work, appraisals, and planning applications, while also contributing to business development and mentoring junior colleagues. This is a full-time role based on a 37.5-hour week, with flexible hybrid working available. Key Responsibilities Managing and prioritising your own project caseload Delivering high-quality planning advice and client service Mentoring junior team members, including APC support Preparing site appraisals and site-specific planning strategies Producing reports and submitting planning applications Preparing site submissions and representations Coordinating with technical consultants (architecture, highways, landscape, drainage, ecology, etc.) Building relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders Attending and leading project meetings Negotiating to achieve the best outcomes for clients Supporting wider team collaboration and workload sharing Managing budgets, time recording, and invoicing Candidate Requirements Ideally MRTPI qualified or nearing submission Strong interpersonal and communication skills Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset Good understanding of the UK planning system and market High attention to detail and accuracy Strong time management and organisational skills Comfortable working under pressure and to deadlines Proficient with Microsoft Office and general IT systems What's On Offer Competitive base salary Discretionary bonus scheme Generous holiday allowance starting at 25 days, increasing with service Additional birthday leave and festive closure days Enhanced family leave policies Life assurance cover Employee Assistance Programme (including family access) Online retail and lifestyle discount portal Paid volunteering leave Flexible hybrid working model Active social, CPD, and team engagement programme Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Associate Planner Location: Ashby de-la Zouche Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, multi-disciplinary property and planning consultancy in the search for an Associate Planner to join their growing Strategic Planning team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner to join a respected and driven team delivering high-quality planning consultancy services across a wide-ranging project portfolio. The Role You will be part of a specialist planning team working closely with colleagues across a large national consultancy to identify cross-sector opportunities and build strong client relationships. The role offers a varied and engaging workload across residential, commercial, retail, and leisure projects. Responsibilities will include leading and supporting a mix of planning projects, site promotion work, appraisals, and planning applications, while also contributing to business development and mentoring junior colleagues. This is a full-time role based on a 37.5-hour week, with flexible hybrid working available. Key Responsibilities Managing and prioritising your own project caseload Delivering high-quality planning advice and client service Mentoring junior team members, including APC support Preparing site appraisals and site-specific planning strategies Producing reports and submitting planning applications Preparing site submissions and representations Coordinating with technical consultants (architecture, highways, landscape, drainage, ecology, etc.) Building relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders Attending and leading project meetings Negotiating to achieve the best outcomes for clients Supporting wider team collaboration and workload sharing Managing budgets, time recording, and invoicing Candidate Requirements Ideally MRTPI qualified or nearing submission Strong interpersonal and communication skills Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset Good understanding of the UK planning system and market High attention to detail and accuracy Strong time management and organisational skills Comfortable working under pressure and to deadlines Proficient with Microsoft Office and general IT systems What's On Offer Competitive base salary Discretionary bonus scheme Generous holiday allowance starting at 25 days, increasing with service Additional birthday leave and festive closure days Enhanced family leave policies Life assurance cover Employee Assistance Programme (including family access) Online retail and lifestyle discount portal Paid volunteering leave Flexible hybrid working model Active social, CPD, and team engagement programme Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Senior Associate Planning Hertfordshire Private Planning Consultancy Salary: £75,000+ DOE + Discretionary Bonus & Benefits We are working with a well-established and growing private planning consultancy in Hertfordshire that is looking to appoint a Senior Associate as a key strategic hire, with a clear pathway to leading the team in the medium term. This role has been created to strengthen the leadership structure of the business and sits between Partner and Associate level. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in both technical delivery and business growth. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional who is ready to step into a more influential role, take ownership of client relationships, and help shape the future direction of a successful consultancy. Alongside managing your own caseload, you will take the lead on business development, contribute to the firm's profile in the market, and support the ongoing growth of the team. Key Responsibilities Managing and delivering a range of planning projects from inception through to determination Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing commercially focused planning advice Driving business development, including winning new instructions and growing existing client relationships Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team Working closely with the Partner on strategy, workload planning and future growth Playing an active role in shaping the consultancy's long-term direction About You MRTPI qualified Currently operating at Senior Associate level or an experienced Associate ready to step up Strong private-sector experience with a proven track record of managing complex planning applications Commercially minded, with the confidence and ability to contribute to fee generation and business development Ambitious, collaborative and motivated by progression and leadership responsibility What's on Offer Salary from £75,000+, depending on experience Discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package A clear route to leading the team and stepping into a senior leadership position High-quality work, autonomy, and genuine influence over the growth of the business Supportive, close-knit team environment with an established client base If you're an experienced, ready to step into an Senior Associate role or seeking a new challenge apply today and please contact Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed). Job Ref - 64117
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Senior Associate Planning Hertfordshire Private Planning Consultancy Salary: £75,000+ DOE + Discretionary Bonus & Benefits We are working with a well-established and growing private planning consultancy in Hertfordshire that is looking to appoint a Senior Associate as a key strategic hire, with a clear pathway to leading the team in the medium term. This role has been created to strengthen the leadership structure of the business and sits between Partner and Associate level. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in both technical delivery and business growth. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional who is ready to step into a more influential role, take ownership of client relationships, and help shape the future direction of a successful consultancy. Alongside managing your own caseload, you will take the lead on business development, contribute to the firm's profile in the market, and support the ongoing growth of the team. Key Responsibilities Managing and delivering a range of planning projects from inception through to determination Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing commercially focused planning advice Driving business development, including winning new instructions and growing existing client relationships Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team Working closely with the Partner on strategy, workload planning and future growth Playing an active role in shaping the consultancy's long-term direction About You MRTPI qualified Currently operating at Senior Associate level or an experienced Associate ready to step up Strong private-sector experience with a proven track record of managing complex planning applications Commercially minded, with the confidence and ability to contribute to fee generation and business development Ambitious, collaborative and motivated by progression and leadership responsibility What's on Offer Salary from £75,000+, depending on experience Discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package A clear route to leading the team and stepping into a senior leadership position High-quality work, autonomy, and genuine influence over the growth of the business Supportive, close-knit team environment with an established client base If you're an experienced, ready to step into an Senior Associate role or seeking a new challenge apply today and please contact Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed). Job Ref - 64117
Senior Town Planner Reading Large Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Flexible Working - 4 Days Office / Site / Meetings As a specialist UK recruiter working with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy, I am pleased to present an exciting opportunity for a Senior Town Planner to join their established and growing team in Reading. You will be joining a collaborative planning team of 20 planners operating across the Reading and Oxford offices, forming part of a wider national, multi-disciplinary environment. The team delivers a broad range of projects and offers strong career progression within a supportive and commercially focused setting. The Role This is a varied and rewarding position where you will: Be involved in land promotion and the preparation of planning applications Assist with and manage your own planning projects Undertake planning appraisals and manage appeals Support major schemes across large-scale residential and commercial developments Work on renewable energy and battery storage projects Contribute to water infrastructure and educational developments Support smaller rural and mixed-use schemes You will also play an important role in: Developing and maintaining strong client relationships Supporting the growth of targeted development sectors Contributing to team financial performance and wider business objectives Providing guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues About You We are seeking a commercially aware and proactive planning professional who: Has experience within private consultancy or a similar environment Is confident managing projects and building client relationships Has strong knowledge of the UK planning system and policy framework Is motivated to contribute to team growth and sector development Enjoys mentoring and supporting junior planners What's On Offer Flexible working model (4 days office/site/meetings) Exposure to a diverse and high-quality project portfolio Clear progression within a well-established consultancy Collaborative team culture across Reading and Oxford Competitive salary and benefits package This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner seeking greater responsibility, client exposure and strategic involvement within a highly respected consultancy environment. If this sounds of interest, apply with your CV today and call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed) to avoid missing out.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Senior Town Planner Reading Large Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Flexible Working - 4 Days Office / Site / Meetings As a specialist UK recruiter working with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy, I am pleased to present an exciting opportunity for a Senior Town Planner to join their established and growing team in Reading. You will be joining a collaborative planning team of 20 planners operating across the Reading and Oxford offices, forming part of a wider national, multi-disciplinary environment. The team delivers a broad range of projects and offers strong career progression within a supportive and commercially focused setting. The Role This is a varied and rewarding position where you will: Be involved in land promotion and the preparation of planning applications Assist with and manage your own planning projects Undertake planning appraisals and manage appeals Support major schemes across large-scale residential and commercial developments Work on renewable energy and battery storage projects Contribute to water infrastructure and educational developments Support smaller rural and mixed-use schemes You will also play an important role in: Developing and maintaining strong client relationships Supporting the growth of targeted development sectors Contributing to team financial performance and wider business objectives Providing guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues About You We are seeking a commercially aware and proactive planning professional who: Has experience within private consultancy or a similar environment Is confident managing projects and building client relationships Has strong knowledge of the UK planning system and policy framework Is motivated to contribute to team growth and sector development Enjoys mentoring and supporting junior planners What's On Offer Flexible working model (4 days office/site/meetings) Exposure to a diverse and high-quality project portfolio Clear progression within a well-established consultancy Collaborative team culture across Reading and Oxford Competitive salary and benefits package This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner seeking greater responsibility, client exposure and strategic involvement within a highly respected consultancy environment. If this sounds of interest, apply with your CV today and call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed) to avoid missing out.
Associate Town Planner Location: Reading Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 DOE Are you ready to take the next step in your planning career? This is a great opportunity to join a respected multi-disciplinary consultancy with a strong reputation across planning, design and environmental services. As an Associate Town Planner, you'll lead a variety of projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, working with both private and public sector clients. You'll take responsibility for managing applications and appeals, providing clear planning advice, and supporting the wider team in delivering high-quality outcomes. What you'll need: MRTPI qualified Experience within a planning consultancy Strong knowledge of the UK planning system Excellent communication and project management skills What's on offer: Competitive salary and bonus structure Flexible and hybrid working options Clear career progression and ongoing professional development If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact and progress your career within a supportive, well-established consultancy, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more or apply, contact Tullula Farell at (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Associate Town Planner Location: Reading Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 DOE Are you ready to take the next step in your planning career? This is a great opportunity to join a respected multi-disciplinary consultancy with a strong reputation across planning, design and environmental services. As an Associate Town Planner, you'll lead a variety of projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, working with both private and public sector clients. You'll take responsibility for managing applications and appeals, providing clear planning advice, and supporting the wider team in delivering high-quality outcomes. What you'll need: MRTPI qualified Experience within a planning consultancy Strong knowledge of the UK planning system Excellent communication and project management skills What's on offer: Competitive salary and bonus structure Flexible and hybrid working options Clear career progression and ongoing professional development If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact and progress your career within a supportive, well-established consultancy, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more or apply, contact Tullula Farell at (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
Lead Project Planner - Defence (SC Clearance) Nottingham - Defence site (Hybrid - typically 3 days on-site) Salary (DOE) + Training + Development + Pension + Life Insurance An excellent opportunity awaits a programme-level defence planner ready to take ownership of integrated master scheduling and planning governance across complex, high-profile programmes within a growing consultancy offering genuine impact and progression This company is a growing digital consultancy operating across major infrastructure and defence environments, with a strong focus on the digital tools and technology they develop to strengthen project controls in highly regulated sectors. In this role you'll be embedded within a major, highly regulated defence programme, acting as the senior planning authority across multiple workstreams. You'll own the integrity of the Integrated Master Schedule, ensure risk is properly integrated into planning (not retrospectively applied), and provide senior stakeholders with a clear and reliable view of delivery confidence. This role is hybrid based 3 days on-site in Nottingham and 3 days remote. The ideal candidate will come from a background leading planning within defence or similarly regulated environments. You'll be confident overseeing programme-level schedules, establishing governance frameworks, conducting scenario modelling, and challenging assumptions where risk is building. Strong Primavera P6 capability is essential, alongside the credibility to brief and influence senior stakeholders. The right person must be eligible for UK security clearance and meet nationality requirements due to programme sensitivity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior defence planner who has operated at programme level and wants real ownership and influence within high-profile, secure work, with progression into broader planning or project controls leadership as the consultancy grows. The Role : Lead and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule across multiple workstreams Set and uphold planning governance, standards and reporting frameworks Integrate risk, dependencies and change into programme-level schedules Conduct scenario modelling and schedule assurance reviews Provide executive-level reporting and delivery confidence to senior stakeholders Hybrid split - 3 days on-site in Nottingham, 2 days remote The Person: Strong defence project planning background within complex, regulated environments Proven experience leading Integrated Master Schedules at programme level Comfortable challenging assumptions and influencing senior stakeholders Strong commercial Primavera P6 experience Experience mentoring or guiding junior planners Must be eligible for UK security clearance (British National) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Lead Project Planner - Defence (SC Clearance) Nottingham - Defence site (Hybrid - typically 3 days on-site) Salary (DOE) + Training + Development + Pension + Life Insurance An excellent opportunity awaits a programme-level defence planner ready to take ownership of integrated master scheduling and planning governance across complex, high-profile programmes within a growing consultancy offering genuine impact and progression This company is a growing digital consultancy operating across major infrastructure and defence environments, with a strong focus on the digital tools and technology they develop to strengthen project controls in highly regulated sectors. In this role you'll be embedded within a major, highly regulated defence programme, acting as the senior planning authority across multiple workstreams. You'll own the integrity of the Integrated Master Schedule, ensure risk is properly integrated into planning (not retrospectively applied), and provide senior stakeholders with a clear and reliable view of delivery confidence. This role is hybrid based 3 days on-site in Nottingham and 3 days remote. The ideal candidate will come from a background leading planning within defence or similarly regulated environments. You'll be confident overseeing programme-level schedules, establishing governance frameworks, conducting scenario modelling, and challenging assumptions where risk is building. Strong Primavera P6 capability is essential, alongside the credibility to brief and influence senior stakeholders. The right person must be eligible for UK security clearance and meet nationality requirements due to programme sensitivity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior defence planner who has operated at programme level and wants real ownership and influence within high-profile, secure work, with progression into broader planning or project controls leadership as the consultancy grows. The Role : Lead and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule across multiple workstreams Set and uphold planning governance, standards and reporting frameworks Integrate risk, dependencies and change into programme-level schedules Conduct scenario modelling and schedule assurance reviews Provide executive-level reporting and delivery confidence to senior stakeholders Hybrid split - 3 days on-site in Nottingham, 2 days remote The Person: Strong defence project planning background within complex, regulated environments Proven experience leading Integrated Master Schedules at programme level Comfortable challenging assumptions and influencing senior stakeholders Strong commercial Primavera P6 experience Experience mentoring or guiding junior planners Must be eligible for UK security clearance (British National) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Town Planner Gloucestershire - Hybrid Working Are you a proactive and enthusiastic Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? We're recruiting on behalf of a specialist planning consultancy based in Cirencester. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, collaborative team focused on delivering quality planning advice and applications across residential and development projects. What You'll Be Doing As Town Planner you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of planning services, including: Preparing and managing planning applications and supporting documentation Conducting feasibility assessments and planning appraisals Offering clear, informed planning advice to clients Assisting with negotiations and engagement with Local Planning Authorities What We're Looking For To be successful in this role you'll need: A minimum of 2 years' UK experience in planning (consultancy or local authority) A solid understanding of UK planning policy and development management The ability to work independently and as part of a small team A proactive, positive approach and keen attention to detail Why This Role? Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the Cirencester office Small, supportive team - work closely with experienced planners in a friendly environment Opportunity to broaden your planning experience across diverse projects and progress If you're ready to grow your career in a specialist planning consultancy and thrive in a hands-on role, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV or you can reach me on (phone number removed) or (url removed) to discuss the role further Reference - 64109
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Town Planner Gloucestershire - Hybrid Working Are you a proactive and enthusiastic Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? We're recruiting on behalf of a specialist planning consultancy based in Cirencester. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, collaborative team focused on delivering quality planning advice and applications across residential and development projects. What You'll Be Doing As Town Planner you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of planning services, including: Preparing and managing planning applications and supporting documentation Conducting feasibility assessments and planning appraisals Offering clear, informed planning advice to clients Assisting with negotiations and engagement with Local Planning Authorities What We're Looking For To be successful in this role you'll need: A minimum of 2 years' UK experience in planning (consultancy or local authority) A solid understanding of UK planning policy and development management The ability to work independently and as part of a small team A proactive, positive approach and keen attention to detail Why This Role? Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the Cirencester office Small, supportive team - work closely with experienced planners in a friendly environment Opportunity to broaden your planning experience across diverse projects and progress If you're ready to grow your career in a specialist planning consultancy and thrive in a hands-on role, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV or you can reach me on (phone number removed) or (url removed) to discuss the role further Reference - 64109
