Planning Surveyor

EH20 group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Planning Surveyor to drive high-impact projects in the Telecoms sector. The ideal candidate will have proven planning experience, a strong grasp of regulations, and the ability to manage planning applications through to approval. Responsibilities include conducting site surveys, providing expert planning advice, and ensuring compliance with standards. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of planning innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning within the Telecoms sector.
• Strong working knowledge of the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) and its application in telecoms.
• Familiarity with the Electronic Communications Code and its influence on planning and legal outcomes.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work across multiple client programmes and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and planning appraisals to assess project feasibility.
• Prepare and manage planning applications from inception to approval and appeal.
• Provide expert planning advice to stakeholders across multiple programmes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and internal policies.
• Manage delivery activity directly and through third-party suppliers.

Skills

Planning expertise in Telecoms sector

Knowledge of General Permitted Development Order (GPDO)

Familiarity with Electronic Communications Code

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

As a Planning Surveyor, you'll be a technical subject matter expert driving the delivery of high-impact projects across multiple client programmes. From mobile network upgrades to solar PV and EV installations, and the continued rollout of StreetHub, you'll be at the forefront of planning innovation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and planning appraisals to assess project feasibility.
• Prepare and manage planning applications from inception to approval and appeal.
• Provide expert planning advice to stakeholders across multiple programmes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and internal policies.
• Manage delivery activity directly and through third-party suppliers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning within the Telecoms sector.
• Strong working knowledge of the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) and its application in telecoms.
• Familiarity with the Electronic Communications Code and its influence on planning and legal outcomes.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work across multiple client programmes and manage competing priorities.