town and country planner

Cloister Resourcing; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resource management company in the UK is seeking a mid-senior level professional to join its Infrastructure Enabling Team. The role involves delivering planning consents for capital projects and advising on construction-related permissions. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of planning legislation and experience in a corporate environment. This position offers a chance to influence major infrastructure programmes and grow your career in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of current and emerging planning legislation.
• Experience within a corporate or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of environmental initiatives such as biodiversity net gain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small to medium planning consents for capital programmes.
• Work collaboratively within project teams to optimise permitted development.
• Advise and support on all consents required for construction projects.
• Contribute to policy, regulatory and strategic advice affecting consents delivery.

Skills

Understanding of planning legislation

Experience in a corporate environment

Knowledge of biodiversity net gain

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed in‑house Infrastructure Enabling Team, supporting the Town and Country Planning Lead across a diverse portfolio of major capital and infrastructure projects. You will play a key role in ensuring the effective use of permitted development rights and in securing planning consents in line with Town and Country Planning legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver small to medium planning consents for capital programmes, managing all related activities.
• Work collaboratively within project teams to optimise permitted development.
• Advise and support on all consents required for construction projects.
• Contribute to policy, regulatory and strategic advice affecting consents delivery.

Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of current and emerging planning legislation.
• Experience within a corporate or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of environmental initiatives such as biodiversity net gain.

This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on major infrastructure programmes and to develop your career within a forward‑thinking, collaborative environment. Apply today!!

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Staffing and Recruiting
• Community Development and Urban Planning
• Architecture and Planning