Water Infrastructure Planning Liaison

Pertemps Newcastle; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps are partnering with Essex and Suffolk Water to recruit a Local Planning Liaison Officer in Chelmsford for a 6-12 month fixed-term contract. You will act as a key decision maker in planning consultations, protecting water assets and ensuring sustainable development across the region.

The role requires a driving licence, RTPI-accredited qualification (degree level or above), and the ability to work independently or in a small team, with a strong customer service and negotiation skillset.

Qualifications

• Full and valid UK driving licence.
• RTPI-accredited qualification (degree level or above) or equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a small team.
• Flexible, well-organised, and able to prioritise a varied workload.
• Strong customer service approach with excellent communication and negotiation skills (written and verbal).
• Understanding of the water industry and relevant legislation (desirable).
• Knowledge of planning law relevant to the water sector (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Achieve agreed personal and team targets.
• Prepare responses to local planning authority consultations, including planning applications and development plans, in collaboration with internal teams.
• Review and determine planning application and strategic policy consultations to safeguard water assets within agreed timescales.
• Provide planning technical support to senior managers on complex applications and strategic policy matters.
• Meet with developers and local authority officers, managing expectations in line with company policies and operational requirements.
• Ensure all planning consultation activity is accurately recorded on corporate systems.
• Prepare written reports as required by the Demand Planning Team Manager.
• Maintain PPE in good working order and follow all relevant safety and risk management procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

RTPI-accredited qualification (degree level or above) or equivalent

Job description

Pertemps are partnering with Essex and Suffolk Water to recruit a Local Planning Liaison Officer in Chelmsford for a 6-12 month fixed-term contract. You will act as a key decision maker in planning consultations, protecting water assets and ensuring sustainable development across the region.

The role requires a driving licence, RTPI-accredited qualification (degree level or above), and the ability to work independently or in a small team, with a strong customer service and negotiation skillset.