Planning Coordinator

NRL; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is looking for an experienced Planning Co-ordinator to support a significant programme in Warrington. This hybrid position involves managing planning permission activities and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role requires collaboration with various teams, preparation of planning applications, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should possess a degree in a related field and have around 5 years of planning experience.

The contract is for 12 months, working on large-scale infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in planning coordination or related role.
• Experience in highly regulated sectors like nuclear or infrastructure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary point of contact for all planning matters.
• Lead preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Coordinate and review supporting documents.

Skills

Planning coordination experience

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Understanding of UK planning legislation

Education

Degree in Town Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, or Engineering

Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RTPI)

Job description

Planning Co-ordinator Location: Warrington (Hybrid Working).

Contract: 12-month contract.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Planning Co-ordinator to support a major, long-term programme within a highly regulated environment. This role will focus on managing and delivering planning permission activities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and project timelines. You will act as the key point of contact for all planning-related matters, working closely with engineering, environmental, and project teams to coordinate submissions and drive approvals.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for all statutory and internal planning matters on the project.
• Lead the preparation and submission of planning applications (incl. amendments, reserved matters, change of use, permitted development rights).
• Develop key planning documentation, including:
  • Planning Policy & Context Strategies
  • Design & Access Statements
  • Planning Strategies and Risk Assessments
  • Planning Panel Reports
• Coordinate and review supporting documents such as:
  • Site appraisals
  • Environmental and habitat surveys
  • Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP)
  • Transport and Waste Plans
  • Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) / Screening requests
  • Contaminated land assessments
• Manage stakeholder engagement, including internal teams and planning authorities.
• Support negotiation and discharge of planning conditions and appeals where required.
• Identify risks and issues early and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure planning deliverables meet quality, compliance, and programme requirements.
• Provide regular progress updates and reporting.

Requirements

• Degree in Town Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or similar.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RTPI) preferred.
• Proven experience in planning coordination or a related role (c.5 years preferred).
• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy, and procedures.
• Experience working within highly regulated sectors (e.g. nuclear, infrastructure, energy, construction) is advantageous.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines effectively.

Key Information

• Hybrid working – based out of Warrington.
• 12-month contract.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, complex infrastructure programmes.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.