On‑Site Planning Compliance Lead

Nbcuniversal; Bedford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal's Universal United Kingdom Resort (UUKR) seeks a Site Planning Compliance Manager to oversee all construction activities across the ERC, ensuring adherence to planning permissions, planning conditions, CEMPs and SDO requirements on site.

The role is embedded in the live construction environment, working with contractors and regulators to interpret obligations, resolve non-compliance, and prepare compliant documentation while promoting a culture of site-wide compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Environmental Management, Planning, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce site-wide compliance with planning permissions, planning conditions, and approved documentation including CEMPs, method statements, environmental management plans, and SDO requirements.
• Act as the primary on-site representative for planning compliance, working closely with contractors, site managers, and subcontractors to ensure clear understanding and consistent application of planning requirements within day-to-day construction activities.
• Identify, manage, and resolve non-compliance issues, providing practical, construction-informed guidance to support compliance and develop revised methodologies and mitigation measures.
• Support the development and submission of planning documentation, reviewing contractor submissions and contributing construction-based insight to ensure approaches are realistic and deliverable on site.
• Lead engagement and coordination for external stakeholders, including site visits from governmental bodies, planning authorities, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Ensure site readiness and accurate representation of compliance status.
• Drive awareness and education of planning requirements across the workforce through workshops, toolbox talks, and site briefings.

Skills

Site planning

Compliance management

Construction oversight

Environmental management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Environmental Management, Planning, Engineering, or related field

Job description

NBCUniversal's Universal United Kingdom Resort (UUKR) seeks a Site Planning Compliance Manager to oversee all construction activities across the ERC, ensuring adherence to planning permissions, planning conditions, CEMPs and SDO requirements on site.

The role is embedded in the live construction environment, working with contractors and regulators to interpret obligations, resolve non-compliance, and prepare compliant documentation while promoting a culture of site-wide compliance.