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Associate Planner Birmingham Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience An excellent opportunity has become available for an Associate Town Planner to join a growing multi-disciplinary planning, environmental and building consultancy as part of their Birmingham based team. The successful Associate Planner can expect to be leading a variety of medium and large scale planning projects, predominentely within the infrastructure sector mentoring a busy team of junior planners and contributing to the continued growth of the team's workload. Qualifications: In this instance applications are sought from candidates with demonstrable post qualification experience, preferably within a consultancy environment and who have Chartered Membership with the RTPI. Responsibilities: Within the role the successful Associate Town Planner will be working to deliver planning applications and appeals, undertaking site appraisals, developing planning strategies and providing advice and guidance to clients throughout all stages of the planning process. Business development and team management will also play a key part of the successful candidates daily duties. In return the company are offering fantastic career progression opportunities, a competitive starting salary and full benefits package. Interested? To discuss this vacancy and other positions within the planning sector, please do not hesitate to contact HARRIET ROIGE on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) and we will get back to you.

At Bensons for Beds we believe everyone deserves the best night's sleep. As part of our Commercial team, you'll play a key role in delivering effective and efficient customer-focused store environments by planning store layouts, developing our space planning principles and supporting our property and store teams with delivery of amazing store environments in a timely and effective manner. Your Purpose You will develop and maintain store plans and layouts, support store openings, refits and relocations, and work with colleagues across Commercial, Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising and Supply Chain to optimise space utilisation and create consistent, on-brand customer experiences. What You'll Be Doing Key Responsibilities Commercial Ranging & Space Optimization Analyze store-level and product performance to create precise product range plans and establish store grading. Tailor product ranges to ensure showrooms deliver a balanced, commercial choice for customers that reflects ongoing sales trends. Track and report on Sales per Square Foot and Profit per Square Foot at both the category and individual product level. Identify underperforming display spaces or ranges and propose layout or product swaps to drive conversion. Review heat-mapping data to identify cold spots on the showroom floor and optimize the customer journey. Project Delivery & Store Execution Support store refits, relocations, and new openings by preparing detailed store product range plans and ordering required stock. Carry out regular store surveys to assess space utilization and ensure compliance with company display standards. Maintain the asset register for in-store product merchandising and support the clearance ordering and allocation process. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with the Commercial Team to understand upcoming ranges and advise on physical store capacity constraints before orders are finalized. Work closely with Retail Area Managers and Store Managers to gather qualitative feedback on product ranging and local market nuances. Coordinate with Marketing and Visual Merchandising (VM) to ensure point-of-sale (POS) materials align seamlessly with the macro space plan. Collaborate with VM and Buying to ensure product pairings (e.g., Mattress and Bed Base), adjacencies, and planograms are reflected in store layouts to maximize sales and customer flow. Reporting, Strategy & Leadership Prepare clear reports to communicate proposals and changes to stakeholders, including accurate cost and timeline estimates. Contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at standardizing planning processes and improving overall departmental efficiency. Create and manage a bi-annual space planning process to ensure optimisation of our opportunity with store space Manage and develop the branch merchandiser, fostering a high-performing and commercially focused team environment. What You Bring to the Sleepover Essential Skills & Experience: Relevant Experience: Previous experience in space planning, branch merchandising, or macro space allocation, ideally within large-format retail (such as furniture, homewares, or DIY). Commercial Acumen: A deep understanding of retail metrics, particularly yield, space elasticity, and conversion rates. Analytical Skills: Strong Excel and analytical capabilities for in-depth commercial data analysis. Spatial Awareness: A keen eye for 3D environments and a solid understanding of how customers physically interact with large products on the shop floor. Organization: Strong attention to detail paired with an organized, methodical approach to documentation and record-keeping. Communication: Effective communication skills with the proven ability to present proposals to non-technical colleagues and manage stakeholder relationships smoothly. Project Management: The ability to work agilely across multiple projects, prioritize a demanding workload, and consistently meet deadlines. Here's What You Get: Employee discount scheme for Bensons products (up to 50% off) Competitive pension scheme - provided by Legal & General Life Assurance and Income Protection Medicash - cashback options for health and wellbeing services Access to Retail Trust services for support and guidance Annual leave buy & sell scheme and enhanced family leave Learning and development programmes and clear progression pathways Hybrid working to support work-life balance ( qualifying periods and terms apply) Ready to shape our stores and create great customer spaces? Apply today to join a team where your planning helps deliver the best night's sleep-every night.

Senior Town Planner London Salary: negotiable depending on skills and experience An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join an established Planning Consultancy as part of their London based team. The successful Senior Town Planner will have the opportunity to work on a verity of exciting projects within the residential, commercial, retail and mixed use and leisure sectors. Qualifications and Experience: For this position applications are sought from candidates who have a relevant RTPI accredited degree, have achieved Chartered Town Planner status and have previous town planning experience, preferably within a consultancy environment. Duties: Preparing planning appraisals for land and buildings Preparing planning applications and planning statements Writing reports and making recommendations Liaising with clients and planning officers Undertaking research and analysis Mentoring junior members of the team In return the company are offering a competitive starting salary, full benefits package including generous annual leave, pension and healthcare and regular social events. Interested? To discuss this vacancy and other positions within the town planning sector, please do not hesitate to contact HARRIET ROIGE on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) and we will get back to you.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Work Planning Project Manager Location: Warwick Hybrid/Remote Contract Type: 6 months Overview We are seeking an experienced Work Planning Project Manager to play a pivotal role in a major planning transformation programme. This position will act as the delivery engine behind the programme, ensuring strategic objectives are translated into executable plans and delivered effectively across multiple workstreams. Working closely with the Programme Lead, you will take ownership of programme planning, mobilisation, governance, stakeholder coordination, and delivery tracking. The role requires a highly organised and proactive professional who can drive accountability, maintain momentum, and ensure successful delivery in a complex transformation environment. Key Responsibilities Programme Planning Develop, maintain, and manage integrated programme plans across multiple workstreams. Translate strategic objectives into actionable delivery plans and work packages. Define milestones, dependencies, critical paths, and key delivery outcomes. Coordinate activities across teams to ensure alignment and successful execution. Develop delivery approaches aligned with Lean Portfolio Management and SAFe Agile principles. Maintain programme roadmaps and implementation plans. Delivery Management Monitor progress against agreed commitments, milestones, and deliverables. Identify risks, issues, dependencies, and potential delivery challenges. Drive actions through to completion by proactively engaging stakeholders. Hold workstream leads accountable for agreed actions and commitments. Escalate delivery concerns where appropriate and facilitate timely resolution. Ensure delivery remains focused on achieving measurable business outcomes. Governance and Reporting Coordinate programme governance activities and forums. Organise steering committees, working groups, and leadership review meetings. Maintain RAID logs and ensure effective management of risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies. Track actions, decisions, and commitments through to completion. Prepare concise, high-quality reporting materials for senior leadership and executive stakeholders. Stakeholder Management Act as a central coordination point across the programme. Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders, project teams, and delivery leads. Facilitate collaboration and alignment across functions and departments. Manage interdependencies across projects and initiatives. Influence stakeholders constructively to drive delivery and accountability. Transformation Delivery Support the mobilisation and implementation of pilots, experiments, and improvement initiatives. Coordinate readiness and implementation activities. Ensure outputs from workshops, discovery sessions, and design activities are translated into action. Drive the execution of agreed transformation initiatives and process improvements. Benefits Realisation Monitor and track programme outcomes, benefits, and value delivery. Support the development of business cases and benefits tracking frameworks. Ensure delivery activities remain aligned to strategic objectives and measurable outcomes. Provide visibility of programme performance and achievement against transformation goals. Experience Essential Significant experience delivering complex programmes and projects. Strong planning, scheduling, and organisational skills. Experience using Jira and Microsoft 365 Planner. Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholders at multiple levels. Experience coordinating multiple workstreams within a transformation or change environment. Strong experience maintaining integrated plans, RAID logs, and governance processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confidence in constructively challenging stakeholders to drive accountability and results. Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through. Desirable Experience supporting business transformation programmes. Experience within utilities, infrastructure, engineering, or large-scale project environments. Experience operating within matrix organisations. Change management and adoption experience. Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies. Familiarity with Lean Portfolio Management and SAFe frameworks. Apply now! Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

An established kitchen and interiors business are seeking a Kitchen Designer to support its growing trade customer base. This is a varied, commercially focused role suited to someone who enjoys combining design work with account management and project coordination. You'll work closely with builders, developers, installers and other trade professionals, helping to turn initial ideas into practical, well-planned kitchen and fitted furniture schemes. As the Kitchen Designer you will: Take responsibility for trade projects from the first conversation through to order confirmation and delivery. Produce kitchen and interior layouts using CAD design software. Interpret plans, measurements and customer requirements. Prepare quotations and processing orders accurately. Manage multiple live projects and keeping customers updated. Develop long-term relationships with trade clients. Advise on finishes, worktops, cabinetry and product options. Work with internal production and operations teams to ensure projects remain on schedule. Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and generate repeat business. We are looking for a Kitchen Designer with: Previous experience in kitchen design, interior design, CAD planning or a related trade sales environment. Confidence using CAD or kitchen planning software. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to convert enquiries into orders. Experience dealing with builders, developers, installers or trade customers. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. The ability to manage your own workload and sales pipeline. A proactive, customer-focused approach. A genuine interest in design and creating practical, attractive spaces. The role would suit an experienced kitchen designer, trade sales designer, showroom designer or CAD planner who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment and wants to develop within a commercially ambitious This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you'll have real ownership of your customer relationships and projects. If this sounds like the Kitchen Designer role for you, click apply now. Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a UK & Europe Corporate Communications Lead to join our growing team. The UK & Europe Corporate Communications Lead is responsible for corporate positioning, building the external and internal reputation of the company as a global information and insights business that makes trust possible in global commerce. The role leads crisis/incident work and develops and implements insights- and issues-based campaign activity, alongside UK & Europe internal communications and selected client communications that impact corporate reputation. The role reports to and works with the Senior Director of Communications in Europe, Africa and Asia to deliver work originated both in-region and also at an Enterprise level. They are a member of the Corporate Affairs & Communications team globally, and work closely with the Global Brand Management & Marketing team (which houses the global Enterprise press office function). They have a dotted reporting line to the Head of Marketing for the UK. Day to Day You'll Be: Develop and maintain UK & Spain (Europe) PR strategy and ensure aligned to wider international and global frameworks/processes Plan and coordinate activity around key topics and issues, bringing together business-wide campaigns that focus on regulatory and industry specific change Support wider corporate, and communications (and marketing) strategy, including but not limited to product announcements, research insights/thought leadership, wider brand building activity, partner and employer of choice programs Communicating our corporate comms strategy, messaging, content and importantly measurement to key stakeholders and ensuring alignment Manage PR agencies in-region (which supports corporate, B2B and consumer work as needed) and other suppliers (e.g. monitoring and licensing) Identify and coach on best practice interview procedure/technique with key senior spokespeople for corporate media opportunities (arranging external media training where required) Develop junior talent (providing coaching to direct reports and mentoring support across wider Corporate Affairs and Communications function) Be flexible and work across wider communication projects and activities as required Report KPI and evaluation metrics in-region and internationally as required (ensuring activity aligned to achieving wider business strategic goals) Maintain core materials necessary for the delivery of the ongoing corporate programme (e.g. overall strategy, tactical/activity planners, key message and briefing documents, media contact lists, issues trackers, capacity planning etc.) Strong media awareness - opportunity spotting and providing insight to the wider business are key to this role (develop wider insight and feedback tools, including competitor tracking) Be a key member of the crisis/incident communications team/DIRT (Data Incident Response Team) Advise on wider related communication matters (speeches/events etc.) and provide ad-hoc 'consultancy' advice directly to senior team and wider Group functions as required Support for priority client communications that impact our corporate reputation Manage the in-region internal communications program, working closely with the Director of International Internal Communications Enable wider internal and external stakeholder outreach as required, facilitating wider knowledge sharing and coordination for key initiatives Essential Skills & Experience: Strong stakeholder management Collaboration + relationship building Quick assimilation of complicated and technical information Highly developed creativity Highly analytical and numerate Ability to multi-task Communication and influence Wider horizon planning Strong media knowledge Well organised self-starter Project management Wider experience of combined campaigning (especially in relation to public affairs) Knowledge of wider marketing disciplines (including social media) Degree educated & relevant professional training Impact You'll Make: What's In It For you? At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with: 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart TransUnion - a place to grow: If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together Flexibility at TU: We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you. Additional support: At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting (url removed) Interview & Hiring Process: Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this. We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance. Find out more about Life At TU UK: (url removed) is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. TransUnion Job Title Manager I, Public Relations

Graduate Town Planner Location: Northampton Salary: £25,000/£30,000 Launch Your Career in Planning Penguin recruitment is presenting an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, multidisciplinary team where you'll work on a diverse range of planning projects while receiving excellent training and career development. You'll be involved in projects ranging from self-build homes and rural diversification schemes to major residential, commercial and strategic developments. Working alongside experienced planners, surveyors, architects and engineers, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience while managing your own projects and developing specialist expertise. The Role As a Graduate Planning Consultant, you will: Prepare planning research, reports and planning applications. Manage smaller planning applications while supporting senior colleagues on larger and more complex developments. Produce planning statements, appraisals and professional reports. Liaise with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders throughout the planning process. Attend site visits and provide planning advice and recommendations. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding client service. Develop your professional knowledge and work towards RTPI membership with full support. About you We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and eager to learn. Ideally, you'll have: A degree in Town Planning or a related subject such as Geography. An ambition to work towards RTPI membership and further professional qualifications. Excellent written communication and problem-solving skills. A proactive approach with the ability to work independently. Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. What's on offer? This is more than just a job-it's a genuine opportunity to build a successful long-term career with outstanding support and benefits, including: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Full support towards a Master's degree, including funded tuition and day release. Ongoing CPD and professional training opportunities. Private Healthcare through AXA. Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab. 35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays). An extra day off to celebrate your birthday. Additional annual leave awarded for long service. Discretionary bonus potential. Enhanced workplace pension scheme. Employee loan scheme and staff discounts following successful probation. Salary sacrifice schemes including Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work. Flexible 37.5-hour working week with an agile working approach. A friendly, supportive team environment with genuine opportunities for career progression. If you're ready to build your career in planning and work on a varied and exciting portfolio of projects, we'd love to hear from you. To apply or find out more, please contact: Efan Thomas

Exciting Opportunity for a Town Planner in Kent Are you an experienced Town Planner looking for your next challenge? We have an exceptional opportunity for you to join a dynamic and highly respected planning consultancy based in Kent. Position: Town Planner Location: Kent Salary: Competitive, depending on experience About the Role: This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a forward-thinking planning team on a variety of exciting and challenging projects. You will be involved in providing strategic planning advice, managing planning applications, preparing reports, and engaging with stakeholders. You will work across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, helping shape the future of the local environment and communities. Key Responsibilities: Undertaking planning appraisals and providing expert advice to clients Preparing planning applications, reports, and submissions Liaising with local authorities, clients, and other stakeholders Assisting with the preparation of appeals and representations Managing projects from inception through to completion Contributing to business development and helping grow the client base The Ideal Candidate: A degree in Town Planning or related discipline MRTPI (Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute) or working towards it Proven experience in town planning, ideally within the UK Strong understanding of planning policy, legislation, and the development process Excellent written and verbal communication skills A proactive and client-focused approach with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team Why Join? Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for professional development and career progression A collaborative and supportive team environment The chance to work on diverse and impactful projects in a beautiful location

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in the search for a Principal Planning Officer on an initial 6 month rolling contract basis. Job purpose: To act as Case Officer for strategic and major scale planning applications and appeals, including where Planning Performance Agreements are utilised. Accountabilities: To take responsibility as case officer for key strategic developments, including all the related project management; consultee and community liaison; Council Member interface and engagement of specialist consultancy as tasked by the Housing Delivery and Growth Team leader. The provision of advice to Planning Committee on all aspects of Development Management relating to planning applications for which you are the Case Officer; preparing Committee reports and recommendations and helping to assemble agendas. To attend Planning Committee meetings alongside the lead Officer and present reports and recommendations where you are the Case Officer. To mentor and support Planners who provide assistance to the role in the context of specific development proposals at pre-application, application and post-decision stages. The implementation of all aspects of the Council's plans and policies through Development Management and through liaison with the Planning Policy team and other Council Services. To assess planning and related applications, discuss proposals with applicants, undertake site inspections and advise the public on proposals, as appropriate. To prepare evidence for appeals and represent the Council at Hearings and Public Inquiries if required. To represent the Development Management Service, as required, in the development of cross-Service corporate strategies and projects. It would be beneficial to hold a RTPI accredited Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and/or have experience in a similar position. Our client is looking for someone to start almost immediately and is available to interview at short notice. Carrington West Pay Rate - £55per/hour Job Ref - 67995 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Director of Planning (RTPI Town Planner) - Major Infrastructure & Development Consultancy Cambridge Are you a Senior Town Planner ready to step into a genuinely influential leadership role? This is a rare opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a nationally recognised planning and environmental consultancy driving growth, leading high-performing teams, and making your mark on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure and development projects. The Role As Director of Planning, you'll sit at the heart of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team operating across the UK. This isn't a desk-bound management job you'll be actively winning work, leading key client accounts and influencing how the practice evolves in a rapidly changing planning landscape. Your focus will span three areas: strategic leadership, business growth and exceptional project delivery. You'll help shape the consultancy's national planning offering, build its pipeline of major projects across sectors including energy, transport, water and housing whilst ensuring the quality of service the team delivers remains second to none. What You'll Be Doing Leading and mentoring planning teams across multiple UK offices Driving business development and securing major infrastructure and development commissions Acting as lead director on flagship client accounts Overseeing commercial performance, governance and risk across complex projects Collaborating with environment, engineering, and design teams to deliver integrated solutions Contributing to industry thinking on planning reform and infrastructure delivery What We're Looking For Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited) and Chartered RTPI membership - Essential Significant consultancy experience at a senior level, with a strong track record in winning and delivering major projects Deep knowledge of the UK planning system, including DCO and other consenting regimes A well-established professional network and recognised industry profile Strong commercial awareness and confident stakeholder engagement skills What's On Offer A competitive salary likely to be in the range of £80k - £130k fully dependent on experience and interview, plus a tailored benefits package, hybrid working, flexible holidays and genuine investment in your professional development. You'll be joining a consultancy at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure, net zero, biodiversity net gain and digital transformation work that genuinely matters. Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation before you apply. Contact Joey Waller at Conrad Consulting on (phone number removed), or hit apply with your up-to-date CV.

Director of Planning (RTPI Town Planner) Major Infrastructure & Development Consultancy London Are you a Senior Town Planner ready to step into a genuinely influential leadership role? This is a rare opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a nationally recognised planning and environmental consultancy driving growth, leading high-performing teams, and making your mark on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure and development projects. The Role As Director of Planning, you'll sit at the heart of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team operating across the UK. This isn't a desk-bound management job you'll be actively winning work, leading key client accounts and influencing how the practice evolves in a rapidly changing planning landscape. Your focus will span three areas: strategic leadership, business growth and exceptional project delivery. You'll help shape the consultancy's national planning offering, build its pipeline of major projects across sectors including energy, transport, water and housing whilst ensuring the quality of service the team delivers remains second to none. What You'll Be Doing Leading and mentoring planning teams across multiple UK offices Driving business development and securing major infrastructure and development commissions Acting as lead director on flagship client accounts Overseeing commercial performance, governance and risk across complex projects Collaborating with environment, engineering, and design teams to deliver integrated solutions Contributing to industry thinking on planning reform and infrastructure delivery What We're Looking For Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited) and Chartered RTPI membership - Essential Significant consultancy experience at a senior level, with a strong track record in winning and delivering major projects Deep knowledge of the UK planning system, including DCO and other consenting regimes A well-established professional network and recognised industry profile Strong commercial awareness and confident stakeholder engagement skills What's On Offer A competitive salary likely to be in the range of £80k - £130k fully dependent on experience and interview, plus a tailored benefits package, hybrid working, flexible holidays and genuine investment in your professional development. You'll be joining a consultancy at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure, net zero, biodiversity net gain and digital transformation work that genuinely matters. Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation before you apply. Contact Joey Waller at Conrad Consulting on (phone number removed), or hit apply with your up-to-date CV.

Project Controls Manager Job Purpose The Project Controls Manager plays a key role in supporting the successful delivery of major infrastructure programmes by providing robust project controls across scope, schedule, cost, risk and change. Working within a multidisciplinary project environment, you will establish and maintain project baselines, monitor performance, implement governance processes and provide meaningful reporting to support informed decision-making. The role will also lead project change management activities, ensuring that all proposed changes are fully assessed, governed and incorporated into project baselines while maintaining compliance with organisational standards and best practice. The Role As Project Controls Manager, you will be responsible for managing integrated project controls activities across a major infrastructure programme, ensuring effective governance, reporting and performance management throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with project managers, commercial teams, planners and client stakeholders, you will provide assurance that programme information is accurate, robust and supports successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the management and maintenance of integrated project baselines across scope, schedule, cost, risk and change. Manage project change control processes, ensuring proposed changes are fully assessed for schedule, cost and commercial impacts before approval. Review and assure change requests, providing guidance to project teams to improve the quality and consistency of submissions. Ensure approved changes are accurately incorporated into project schedules, cost forecasts and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). Produce regular project controls reports, dashboards and performance metrics for senior leadership and client stakeholders. Monitor project performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities, and recommending corrective actions where required. Maintain project controls governance processes, ensuring compliance with organisational standards, procedures and best practice. Support the continuous improvement of project controls systems, processes and reporting tools. Coordinate governance meetings, preparing agendas, reports, meeting minutes and action trackers. Facilitate performance reviews and project controls workshops with delivery teams and stakeholders. Provide project controls guidance and mentoring to project teams and junior project controls professionals. Support audits, assurance reviews and lessons learned activities across the programme. Promote collaborative working and drive continuous improvement across all project controls disciplines. Skills & Experience The successful candidate will demonstrate: Strong understanding of Project Controls principles across planning, cost, risk, change and performance management. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail. Experience developing and maintaining integrated project baselines. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence senior project teams. Experience producing high-quality reports and presenting project performance information. Ability to facilitate governance meetings and drive decision-making through clear performance insights. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities within complex programmes. Essential Experience Significant experience within Project Controls on major infrastructure, transportation, energy, defence or capital programmes. Experience in one or more Project Controls disciplines including: Planning & Scheduling Cost Management Change Control Risk Management Performance Reporting Experience using project controls systems such as Primavera P6, Prism, CEMAR, Power BI or equivalent. Experience supporting governance boards, change forums and programme reviews. Experience working within PMO or client-side delivery environments. Experience managing or mentoring junior team members is desirable. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Annual salary: up to £31,000.00 Planner / Works Programmer Location: Hybrid / Office Based Contract: Full Time, Permanent, 42.5 hours per week Salary: £31,000 per annum plus company benefits We are looking for an organised and customer-focused Planner / Works Programmer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and scheduling skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, coordinating works and delivering excellent service to residents and subcontractors. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and programming works, liaising with residents and subcontractors, managing communications, handling enquiries and complaints, and ensuring jobs are scheduled and issued effectively. You will work across multiple systems and spreadsheets, helping to keep operations running smoothly while ensuring a high standard of customer service. Mears Group is a leading provider of housing and care services within the UK. We are committed to making a positive difference to the communities we serve by providing excellent services, creating opportunities for our people, and delivering quality outcomes for our customers. About the Role: As a Planner / Works Programmer, you will support the delivery of roofing and scaffolding works through effective planning, scheduling and communication with customers, operatives and subcontractors. Speaking with residents and subcontractors by telephone Managing emails and customer correspondence Handling customer enquiries and complaints professionally Using MCM and MSPS systems Maintaining and updating spreadsheets and records Issuing jobs to subcontractors Supporting roofing and scaffolding work programmes Preparing and issuing notification letters Prioritising workload to meet business demands Work collaboratively with supervisors, operatives, other departments and subcontractors to ensure a seamless service. Monitor and update repair jobs daily, including appointments, follow-on works, and overdue tasks. Communicate clearly and professionally with residents, operatives, and stakeholders to keep everyone informed. Maintain accurate records, data, and documentation to ensure compliance. Provide general administrative support to the rest of the projects team when required. Key Criteria: Strong written and verbal communication skills Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, including Excel Excellent organisational skills Ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload Planning or scheduling experience Social housing experience Strong attention to detail Team player with a positive and professional approach Experience in the above role with similar or the same duties Experience working in a fast-paced, pressurised environment Excellent time management, organisational, and communication skills A customer-first approach with the ability to handle challenging situations Knowledge of repairs and maintenance processes Benefits: Family friendly policy to include enhanced maternity/paternity leave and much more. Generous Pension Scheme Sick Pay Refer a friend scheme (total award £1000) Share saver scheme Eye test vouchers Employee Assistance Programme (Access to Free counselling service) Wellbeing service (Access to trained mental health & wellbeing advisors) Mears Annual Family Fun Day for you and your family to places like Blair Drummond Safari Park, M&Ds Theme park, fully paid for including lunch Mears Rewards - A performance recognition platform whereby you can be rewarded in high street vouchers Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment Excellent training and development opportunities and 25 days holiday entitlement along with bank holidays. All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Laura Bourne url removed If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. 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Town Planner Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire (Office-based with hybrid flexibility) Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 DOE + Benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Carrington West are pleased to be working with a established and highly respected rural planning consultancy based in Skipton is looking to appoint a Town Planner to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a planner who enjoys working on diverse rural and countryside projects, with the chance to develop their career in a supportive, collaborative environment. Working with private landowners, farming businesses, rural estates, developers and commercial clients, you'll play a key role in delivering planning advice across a broad range of projects throughout Yorkshire and the North of England. Whether you're an experienced Planner looking for greater responsibility or a Senior Planner seeking a fresh challenge, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As Town Planner, you will: Manage a varied portfolio of rural and countryside planning projects. Prepare, submit and manage planning applications from inception through to determination. Provide planning advice to landowners, developers and rural businesses. Produce planning statements, appeals and supporting documentation. Liaise with local planning authorities, consultees and stakeholders. Identify planning opportunities and constraints for development sites. Build and maintain strong client relationships. Keep up to date with planning legislation and policy changes. About You We're keen to speak with candidates who have: A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline. MRTPI status or working towards chartership. Experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or private practice. Strong knowledge of the UK planning system. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service. A full UK driving licence. What's on Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience. Clear career progression within a growing consultancy. Exposure to a wide variety of interesting rural planning projects. Ongoing professional development and support towards MRTPI (where applicable). Flexible working arrangements. Generous holiday allowance. Pension scheme. Friendly and supportive team environment. Free on-site parking. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a well-established consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice across rural England. You'll be working on rewarding projects that make a real impact on rural communities while developing your career within a business that genuinely values its people. If you're looking for your next opportunity in planning and would like to find out more, apply today or contact Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

Town Planners, Masterplanners, Urban Designers & Landscape Architects Location: Cardiff Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an award-winning, employee-owned planning and design consultancy as it continues to grow its presence in Cardiff. This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious and expanding Welsh team, helping to shape some of the country's most exciting regeneration, infrastructure, renewable energy and place-making projects. The consultancy has built an outstanding reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that create better places for people, communities and the environment. With a growing pipeline of work across Wales, they are looking to strengthen their team with experienced professionals who want to make a genuine impact while helping establish and grow a successful Cardiff studio. The Opportunities We are keen to hear from experienced professionals in the following disciplines: Town Planning Masterplanning Urban Design Landscape Architecture Environmental Planning Whether you're an experienced Senior, Principal, Associate, ASD or Director or an ambitious professional ready for your next challenge, this is an opportunity to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary consultancy delivering projects that influence the future of towns, cities and landscapes across Wales. About You We're looking for individuals who are passionate about creating sustainable places and have approximately 6+ years' professional experience . Ideally you'll have experience in some or all of the following: Planning, design or landscape-led development projects The Welsh planning system, policy and consenting processes Place-making, regeneration or strategic planning Renewable energy, climate resilience or environmental planning Community and stakeholder engagement Multi-disciplinary project delivery Business development and client relationship management Strong report writing, presentation and communication skills Experience in biodiversity strategy, natural capital, ecosystem services, climate change or environmental impact assessment would also be highly desirable. Applicants should be collaborative, creative and commercially aware, with a genuine desire to deliver projects that create positive environmental, economic and social outcomes. What's on Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Employee-owned consultancy with a people-first culture Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Genuine career progression and leadership opportunities Opportunity to help grow an exciting Cardiff office Diverse, nationally significant projects across Wales and the UK Collaborative multidisciplinary environment where your ideas are valued If you're looking for an opportunity to work on transformative projects while helping build an exciting new regional team, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? If you're looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a forward-thinking planning consultancy, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment

Small Works Technical Estimator - Facilities - upto 30,000 + 10% Bonus + Healthcare + Pension We are recruiting for a growing organisation who are looking for for a Small Works Estimator to work in their head office in North Manchester who will be responsible for pulling together small works quotes/pricing and then following them through with the client and engineering teams This is an expansion role due to increased national contracts won. This role will need someone who has costing their clients service and maintenance reactive workload and projects. This role is a full-time office-based role, not hybrid however there is flexibility on start and finish times, Monday to Friday, no Weekends or evenings required. Small Works Technical Estimator - Package Salary upto 30,000 10% Bonus Healthcare Plan 2 paid CSR Days Private Pension 23 Days holiday rising to 28 with service + Bank Holidays Small Works Technical Estimator - Requirements Used to working on a busy helpdesk - Desirable Scheduling of Engineers workloads - Desirable Full Driving Licence - Desirable IT Skills and Reporting on CAFM systems - Desirable This role would suit people who has worked within Facilities Management, Construction, Industrial Maintenance, or a Hire organisation or within other similar industries where service engineers extra repairs / small projects works need to be costed / priced and quotes put together and sent for approval by the client. Then scheduled, compleated, closed off and invoiced. We will accept applications from those who have worked as a Technical Estimator, Small works Estimator, Technical Estimator, Applications Engineer, Estimation, QS, Small works Manager, Estimation Technician, Service Co-ordinator, Engineering Co-ordinator, Helpdesk Technician, Service coordinator, Service Scheduler, Helpdesk Support, Service Planner, Help Desk Engineer, Helpdesk Coordinator, Planner, Scheduler. Russell Taylor acts as an employment agency in respect of this position. Please note, due to a high volume of applications, you may not receive a response if unsuccessful Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.

Town Planner Newcastle An excellent opportunity has become available for a Town Planner to join a respected multi-disciplinary consultancy in Newcastle. The successful Town Planner will be actively involved with a variety of projects including large scale residential, commercial and rural developments. For this role candidates are sought with: A relevant town planning/ related degree Membership with the RTPI and working towards Chartership Previous planning experience, preferably within a consultancy environment Benefits: Joining a growing consultancy with career progression opportunities Full benefits package Competitive starting salary Interested? To discuss this vacancy and other positions within the town planning sector, please do not hesitate to contact HARRIET ROIGE on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) and we will get back to you.

Planning Engineer / Senior Planner London Greater London Manchester Southampton Peterborough Looking for your next planning opportunity within major infrastructure and regulated industries? First Recruitment are currently working with several leading engineering, infrastructure and project delivery organisations who are looking to strengthen their planning teams across a variety of exciting projects in the Water, Rail, Nuclear, Utilities and Infrastructure sectors. Whether you're an experienced Planning Engineer or an established Senior Planner, there are opportunities to work on some of the UK's most complex and high-profile programmes. What you'll be doing • Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 • Monitoring project progress against key milestones and programme deliverables • Conducting critical path analysis and identifying programme risks and opportunities • Supporting project teams with planning, scheduling and project controls activities • Producing programme reports, dashboards and management information • Leading planning workshops and collaborating with project stakeholders • Supporting change management, mitigation planning and programme recovery initiatives What we're looking for • Proven experience in a Planning Engineer or Planner role • Strong Primavera P6 experience is essential • Background delivering projects within Water, Rail, Nuclear, Utilities or Infrastructure sectors • Understanding of project controls, programme management and risk analysis • Experience working on NEC contracts is highly desirable • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills • Relevant engineering, construction or project management qualifications preferred, ideally an engineering background / qualification aswell. If you're considering a move or would like to hear about current opportunities, get in touch for a confidential discussion or apply here.

Carpenter Fulltime Location: MK18 4DZ, Station Road A chance to work on the largest Infrastructure project in the UK, spanning over the next 8-10 years Long term work available for the right candidates with the correct cards and tickets and want a stable job and income for the foreseeable future. PAYE basis On Offer: • Rate of £21.45 per hour - first 39 hours • Rate of £32.17 per hour - final 11 hours • Paid Holidays: 31 days per year (including 8 bank holidays) • Lodge/Accommodation rate of £51.97 this is only paid if you meet the requirements which is to be 50+ Miles from home to site. (This will be checked using the shortest distance Via AA Route planner. Relevant Documentation must be provided i.e. Proof of Address and Tenancy Agreement, Receipts) • Travel Mileage can also be paid up to 50 Miles in place of Lodge • Pension • Training and upskilling paid for • Safe working environment • Free PPE • Secure regular income Overtime When Available: • Saturday First 4 hours time & a half after 4 hours double time • Sunday Double time Required: • CSCS blue skilled or CSCS gold or gold advanced craft • Full UK diving Licence & own car So, if you want to work for a main contractor that cares about their tradespeople, then this is your opportunity to apply and join the project now! Reliable Contractors Limited are passionate about Equality Diversity and Inclusion continuously working towards best practice and adhering to government legislation. We are a firm believer in Fairness Inclusion and Respect.

Project Planner Permanent Newcastle Upon Tyne Dependant on Experience Onsite based Jackson Hogg is delighted to be supporting a leading project engineering business in their search for a Project Planner to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and driven planning professional looking to play a key role in the successful delivery of complex engineering projects. Working closely with Project Managers, Engineering Teams and key stakeholders, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, providing accurate reporting and ensuring projects remain on track from conception through to completion. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 Monitor project progress, performance and milestones across multiple live projects Identify schedule risks, critical path activities and potential delays Produce regular planning reports and forecasts for internal and external stakeholders Work collaboratively with Project Managers and engineering teams to ensure project plans are robust and achievable Support project controls activities through effective planning and reporting Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and project delivery About You We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate: Proven experience as a Project Planner within an engineering, oil & gas, energy or project-based environment Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Projects Experience managing and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong analytical and problem-solving capability A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach The ambition and drive to develop their career within a growing business Desirable Previous experience within an EPC, EPCM or project engineering environment Understanding of project controls and performance measurement techniques Experience working across the full project lifecycle Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation delivering challenging engineering projects to clients across the energy sector. You'll be given the autonomy to make an impact, work alongside experienced project professionals and play a key role in the continued growth of the business. If you're a motivated Project Planner with strong Primavera P6 experience and are looking for your next challenge, please get in touch with Skye Madden - Managing Consultant at Jackson Hogg.