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Senior Environmental Planner Cheltenham Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience An excellent opportunity has become available for a Senior Environmental Planner to join a established Consultancy as part of their environmental team in Cheltenham. The successful Senior Environmental Planner will be responsible for leading a wide variety of Environmental Planning and EIA projects across the South West. The successful candidate will have: Demonstrable planning experience, preferably within a consultancy environment Chartered status with the RTPI or will be working towards this Demonstrable project management experience Previous experience in the coordination of EIA's An in depth knowledge of the technical aspects of EIA disciplines A proven ability to write professional reports Within the role the successful Senior Environmental Planner will be: Coordinating planning applications for a range of client projects Coordinating EIA projects Managing projects and sub-consultants Developing new business opportunities and preparing tenders Liaising with clients In return the company are offering: A competitive starting salary Full benefits package including pension scheme and generous annual leave Excellent career progression opportunities 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.

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

Senior Town Planner Derby Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience Our client, a respected planning consultancy has an excellent opportunity available for a Senior Town Planner to join their established team in Derby. The successful Senior Town Planner will be working to deliver expert planning solutions for their clients predominantly in the residential and environmental sector's. Qualifications and Experience: In this instance applications are sought from candidates with a BSc / MSc in an appropriate RTPI accredited discipline and who have achieved Chartered RTPI status. It is anticipated that the successful Senior Town Planner will have extensive planning experience, preferably within a consultancy environment. Duties: Preparing and assisting with Planning Applications; Preparing and assisting with feasibility studies; Reviewing post submission work including public inquiries and expert witness work Preparing and assisting with proposals and tenders for new work; Attending client meetings Benefits: Joining a growing consultancy with excellent career progression opportunities Full benefits package including hybrid working 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.

Senior Paraplanner Technical Planning Hybrid / Sawbridgeworth Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including exam support Are you a detail-oriented Paraplanner with a passion for delivering high-quality financial planning support? Join a dynamic and client-focused Wealth Management firm, where your expertise will directly contribute to shaping the financial futures of its valued cl click apply for full job details

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

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.

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

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.

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Planner to join our team on the PTNO / PTC1 National Grid Framework, supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of high-profile infrastructure schemes. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a long-term programme within a rapidly growing energy and infrastructure sector, offering exposure to major National Grid projects across multiple sites. You will work within a supportive and collaborative environment, alongside experienced professionals, with clear opportunities for career development and progression. This role is ideal for someone who is keen to further develop their planning expertise, take on increasing responsibility, and play a key role in delivering complex and impactful projects. Role Responsibilities Support the delivery of a large-scale 80m infrastructure programme across three geographical sites. Develop, maintain, and update detailed project programmes to reflect client requirements and programme changes. Function as the day-to-day interface between planning and project delivery teams. Collaborate closely with project managers and senior planners to ensure accurate programme alignment. Lead and contribute to weekly planning and contract review meetings. Produce and manage NEC3/NEC4 contract-compliant reports. Monitor, capture, and report project progress, including earned value (EVM) tracking. Develop and maintain site planning schedules and phasing plans. Ensure accurate and timely communication of programme status to stakeholders. Work under the guidance of senior planning professionals while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Proven experience in a planning role within infrastructure or energy sectors Experience working on National Grid, HV electrical, or substation projects is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts and associated reporting requirements Demonstrated ability in programme management, progress tracking, and reporting. Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles Proficiency in planning and reporting tools, including: Primavera P6 Aphex GIS tools (desirable) Strong stakeholder management skills, with ability to liaise across multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to work effectively in a multi-site, fast-paced delivery environment. Comfortable working under supervision while demonstrating initiative and accountability. Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management) What's on offer? Highly competitive rate of pay (Inside IR35 via Umbrella). Apply for further details.

Project Planner - P6 Major Civil Engineering Project North Wales Long-Term Contract 50m Civil Engineering Package Hybrid Working We're recruiting an experienced Project Planner to join a major civil engineering package on a nationally significant infrastructure scheme in North Wales. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of planning on a 50m self-delivered package, with approximately two years of works remaining. The package includes bulk earthworks, drainage and civil engineering works through to substructure. We're looking for a Planner who understands how projects are actually built, not just how programmes are produced. Candidates who have progressed from a Site Engineer or Senior Engineer background and understand first principles construction planning will be particularly well suited. What's on offer? Competitive day rate 500 p/day) Long-term contract with circa 2 years remaining 3 days per week on site / 2 days remote Major UK infrastructure project Opportunity to influence project delivery on a self-delivered package Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and update the master programme using Primavera P6. Produce detailed construction programmes from first principles, reflecting realistic construction methodologies and sequencing. Work closely with operational teams to ensure programmes accurately reflect site progress and delivery strategy. Develop short-term look-ahead programmes and recovery plans where required. Monitor progress, identify critical path risks and propose practical mitigation measures. Carry out programme impact assessments for change and variations. Produce progress reports, programme narratives and management dashboards. Coordinate programme interfaces between engineering, commercial, temporary works and construction teams. Challenge construction methodologies where opportunities exist to improve efficiency or reduce programme risk. Attend planning, progress and client meetings, presenting programme updates to senior stakeholders. Support tender planning and sequencing for future work packages where required. We're looking for Proven experience as a Project Planner on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects. Strong knowledge of Primavera P6. Experience planning earthworks, drainage, highways and/or reinforced concrete and substructure works. Previous experience working for a self-delivery civil engineering contractor. Strong understanding of construction methodology, engineering constraints and site logistics. Ability to produce programmes from first principles rather than simply updating existing schedules. Excellent communication skills with the confidence to challenge and support delivery teams. Ideally progressed from a Site Engineer or Senior Engineer background, giving you a practical understanding of construction sequencing and production. If you're a Planner who enjoys working closely with delivery teams and understands how complex civil engineering projects are built from the ground up, then apply and we will be in touch.

Production /operations Manager - Precision Engineering Manufacturer A precision engineering manufacturer operating across a mixed production environment-volume own-product manufacture, new product introduction (NPI) handover, high-spec subcontract machining, and aerospace & defence work-is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team and drive operational performance, delivery and quality as the business scales considerably. The role You'll take ownership of day-to-day production output and lead a skilled CNC workforce to achieve On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery, stable operations and continuous improvement-while maintaining the discipline required for aerospace/defence compliance. Key responsibilities Senior Leadership & business performance Contribute to company strategy, growth planning and operational improvement as an SLT member Provide clear reporting on operational KPIs and performance trends Work cross-functionally (Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning) to protect margin and delivery Operational leadership Own production output, delivery performance and operational stability across all product streams Lead capacity management with the Planner; control overtime strategically and commercially Ensure smooth NPI handover into operations and resolve bottlenecks with structured corrective actions Aerospace & Defence compliance Ensure production compliance with aerospace/defence requirements and regulated quality systems (e.g., AS9100) Maintain traceability, configuration control and FAIR/First Article discipline Support internal/external audits and embed a right-first-time, zero-compromise quality culture People leadership Lead, coach and develop Shopfloor Team Leaders/Machinists; build leadership capability on the floor Set clear standards, run structured 1-1s/reviews, and address underperformance promptly Retain key skilled personnel in a growing environment What we're looking for 5+ years in production leadership within precision engineering or related manufacturing Experience in aerospace and/or defence manufacturing environments Strong CNC machining understanding (milling/turning) and credibility with experienced machinists Proven ability to improve productivity, utilisation, scrap/rework and overtime spend Confident with ERP/MRP systems and Excel for KPI reporting Calm, fair-but-firm, structured, commercially aware, and an effective cross-functional communicator. This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.

Operations Coordinator (Training on Quality Assessing) 35,000 - 37,000 + Training on Quality + Monday to Friday + Days Only + Flexible Hours + Company Bonus Worcester, Worcestershire Are you an Operations Coordinator or from a similar office-based role, who is comfortable with using various IT/Administration systems and on the phone, looking to upskill yourself and receive training quality assessing engineering work and processing vital data? On offer is the chance to join a growing a drainage and engineering company. They provide a wide range of services which you will be scheduling via the phone and through IT systems. As they are a growing company you will have the opportunity to receive training and progress your career into more senior roles across the business. In this role, you will be trained on reviewing the quality of drainage works through monitoring and assessing data from CCTV and inputting the information into the system. Following this, it will also be your duty to help organise workloads, deal with key clients via emails and on the phone. This role offers continued training and progression to help ypo become an integral asset to the business. It is a Monday to Friday role with flexible hours based on 8:00am to 5:00pm. This role would suit an Operations coordinator or similar who is looking to upskill themselves and receive training to make you an expert within a specialist engineering and drainage company that provides ongoing progression throughout the business. The Role: Receive training on assessing works on survey data and reports Support operations across the business Receive and make enquiries via the phone and emails Monday to Friday, hours based on 8:00am and 5:00pm The Person: Looking to receive training to specialise within the industry Comfortable using CRM and other IT systems Happy making enquiries and speak with clients via the phone and email Reference Number: BBBH26601 Operations, Coordinator, Planner, Scheduler, Scheduling, Admin, Administrator, Sales, Data. CCTV, Drainage, Worcester, Cheltenham, Evesham, Malvern, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Planning Consultant - Birmingham I'm currently working with a well-established and highly regarded planning and land consultancy that is looking to appoint a Planning Consultant to join its growing Birmingham team . This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planner to be part of a collaborative, commercially minded consultancy that works on a diverse range of projects across the UK, including residential, commercial, infrastructure and regeneration schemes. The Role As a Planning Consultant, you'll be involved in the delivery of planning advice and applications from an early stage through to determination. You'll work closely with colleagues, clients and local authorities, gaining exposure to a wide variety of projects and developing strong professional relationships. Key responsibilities include: Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals and supporting statements Undertaking site appraisals and providing planning advice to clients Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and statutory consultees Contributing to project strategy and delivery within agreed timescales Supporting senior colleagues on more complex planning matters About You My client is keen to speak with planners who are ambitious, personable and commercially aware. You'll ideally have: A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline Working towards (or already holding) MRTPI status Experience within a consultancy or local authority planning role Strong written and verbal communication skills The ability to manage your own workload and work effectively as part of a team What's on Offer A competitive salary and benefits package Clear progression and structured career development Exposure to high-quality, varied projects A supportive and professional team environment in Birmingham If you're a planning professional looking to take the next step in your career within a respected consultancy environment, I'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in more detail.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planning Lead to join a growing project controls and performance team supporting major engineering and infrastructure programmes. This role will focus on leading planning activities, driving project performance, improving resource management and ensuring successful delivery across complex, high-value projects within regulated environments. Who Would This Role Suit? This role would suit an experienced Planner or Planning Manager with a strong background in project controls, programme delivery and resource planning within engineering, infrastructure, energy, defence or nuclear sectors. It would particularly appeal to someone who enjoys leadership responsibilities, stakeholder engagement and improving planning processes while working within complex project environments. Key Responsibilities Lead project planning activities, ensuring programmes are delivered in line with business objectives and timelines Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans and reporting processes Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor project progress, identify risks and implement solutions Produce performance reports and KPI analysis for senior stakeholders and management teams Support and mentor junior planners while driving continuous improvement across planning functions Requirements: Proven experience in Planning role for highly regulated Engineering or Energy projects. Degree qualified in relevant discipline Strong systems experience using Primavera P6, MS Project and more. Eligibility to obtain BPSS security clearance. Location: Warrington Permanent + Benefits Working Hours: Full Time, Monday - Friday. Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) - we have different seniorities available APPLY NOW and feel free to contact our office on (phone number removed) for more details.