Environmental Planning Lead: Pre-Construction (DCO)

SFG Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company seeks a planner or planning graduate to work on major infrastructure projects at the pre-construction stage. The role requires a degree in planning or relevant experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and interest in sustainability. This flexible position offers a competitive salary, company car, 25 days of annual leave, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive sustainability team.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Company car and expenses paid

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave and recognition schemes

Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Degree in Town & Country Planning (or similar) or planning/consents experience.
• Understanding of the UK planning system and DCO process.
• Strong organisation, communication and stakeholder skills.
• Interest in sustainability and environmental topics.

Responsibilities

• Review tenders to identify planning, consent and permitting requirements.
• Support DCO and major infrastructure schemes at pre-construction stage.
• Set out planning strategies, programmes and timelines.
• Draft planning/ES documents or manage specialist consultants.
• Maintain consents and permits registers and support handover to delivery.

Job description

A leading recruitment company seeks a planner or planning graduate to work on major infrastructure projects at the pre-construction stage. The role requires a degree in planning or relevant experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and interest in sustainability. This flexible position offers a competitive salary, company car, 25 days of annual leave, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive sustainability team.