Highways Planner

Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established regional contractor with a strong presence across the South, operating out of their Essex office. The business has a healthy pipeline of work and delivers a wide range of planning schemes across the Southern region, offering excellent exposure and long-term opportunity.Your new roleA fantastic opportunity for a Planning professional to join a busy Southern team.

• Supporting the delivery of multiple planning schemes across the Southern region
• Preparing and managing planning applications through the full life cycle
• Liaising with internal teams, external consultants and local authorities
• Providing strategic planning advice to support project delivery
• Monitoring planning policy and ensuring compliance across schemes
• Contributing to programme timelines and project coordination

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a planning role, ideally in a contractor, developer or consultancy environment
• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workload effectively
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement experience
• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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