Planner, Engineering, Civil Engineering

A well-established and growing regional house builder is looking for a Planner to join their planning department. The role will support the delivery of regional planning and profit targets, while helping to identify cost‑effective solutions for the discharge of planning conditions and reserved matters.

• Supporting the Design and Technical teams in delivering regional planning and profit targets
• Monitoring individual site programmes and coordinating necessary actions alongside internal teams and, where required, external town planning consultants
• Liaising with local authorities to agree mechanisms and action plans to discharge planning conditions and consents required to implement site approvals
• Assisting with the discharge of pre‑start Section 106 obligations and planning requirements
• Chasing progress and coordinating activity across internal departments to ensure programmes are maintained
• Monitoring progress with local authorities and external agencies to avoid delays and support programme delivery
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly progress reports, highlighting progress and any risks to programme

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Post‑qualification experience in a planning role (developer, consultancy, or local authority)
• Experience supporting residential or residential‑led mixed‑use developments
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with an understanding of planning processes and programme management
• Typically 2+ years experience working for a developer, consultancy, or local authority