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Graduate Town Planner - Exciting Career Opportunity Are you a recent graduate with a passion for shaping communities and delivering sustainable development? I'm currently working with a dynamic and forward-thinking planning consultancy that is looking to appoint a Graduate Town Planner to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in a supportive environment where you'll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of projects, from residential and mixed-use developments to strategic land promotion. The Role As a Graduate Town Planner, you'll support senior planners in delivering high-quality planning advice and applications. You'll be involved in projects from early-stage feasibility through to submission and negotiation. Key responsibilities include: • Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals, • Conducting site appraisals and planning research, • Supporting the preparation of planning statements and reports, • Liaising with local authorities, clients, and stakeholders, • Monitoring planning policy and legislative changesAbout You, • A degree (or postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related discipline, • Working towards (or interest in pursuing) MRTPI accreditation, • Strong written and verbal communication sk...

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Job Title: Commercial Director - Major complex project Role Purpose The Commercial Director will lead all commercial, contractual, and procurement activities across a major complex programme. This role is critical in ensuring robust commercial governance, effective risk management, and value optimisation across one of the UK's most complex infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Strategic Commercial Leadership Develop and implement the overarching commercial strategy aligned with programme objectives. Act as a key member of the senior leadership team, advising on commercial risk, opportunities, and market conditions. Lead commercial input into business case development, funding approvals, and stakeholder reporting.Contract & Procurement Management Oversee procurement strategy and execution for major works packages (e.g. tunnelling, highways, structures, enabling works). Lead negotiations for high-value, complex contracts (e.g. NEC, FIDIC or bespoke forms). Ensure appropriate contracting models are adopted to manage risk and drive performance.Complex Works & Delivery Provide commercial leadership across technically complex packages such as: Major tunnelling works River crossings and structures Interfaces with live highways and utilities Manage interfaces between multiple contractors, JV partners, and stakeholders. Ensure commercial alignment across integrated delivery teams.Cost & Risk Management Establish and maintain cost control frameworks for a multi-billion-pound programme. Lead risk management processes, including identification, quantification, and mitigation of commercial risks. Oversee change control, claims management, and dispute resolution.Supply Chain & Stakeholder Management Build and maintain strategic relationships with Tier 1 contractors and key suppliers. Engage with government bodies, regulators, and funding stakeholders. Promote collaborative behaviours across the supply chain.Governance & Compliance Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and internal governance. Lead audits, assurance reviews, and reporting requirements. Maintain transparency and accountability in all commercial activities.Key Requirements Experience Extensive experience in commercial leadership roles on major infrastructure programmes (typically £1bn+). Proven track record delivering complex works packages (e.g. tunnelling, major structures, highways). Experience in multi-contract, multi-stakeholder environments. Strong background in NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4), with experience in other forms (e.g. FIDIC) desirable. Experience working on UK public sector projects or regulated environments.Skills & Competencies Exceptional commercial acumen and strategic thinking. Advanced negotiation and contract management skills. Strong leadership and team development capability. Ability to manage complexity, interfaces, and ambiguity. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.Qualifications Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or related field. Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CICES) preferred. Postgraduate or MBA qualification desirable.Leadership & Behaviours Demonstrates strong ethical standards and integrity. Drives a high-performance, collaborative culture. Resilient and capable of operating in a high-pressure, politically sensitive environment. Committed to safety, sustainability, and value for money.Desirable Experience Experience on major UK programmes Experience in alliancing or enterprise delivery models. Familiarity with digital commercial systems and data-driven cost management. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

Graduate Town Planner - Exciting Career Opportunity Are you a recent graduate with a passion for shaping communities and delivering sustainable development? I'm currently working with a dynamic and forward-thinking planning consultancy that is looking to appoint a Graduate Town Planner to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in a supportive environment where you'll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of projects, from residential and mixed-use developments to strategic land promotion. The Role As a Graduate Town Planner, you'll support senior planners in delivering high-quality planning advice and applications. You'll be involved in projects from early-stage feasibility through to submission and negotiation. Key responsibilities include: Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals Conducting site appraisals and planning research Supporting the preparation of planning statements and reports Liaising with local authorities, clients, and stakeholders Monitoring planning policy and legislative changes About You A degree (or postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related discipline Working towards (or interest in pursuing) MRTPI accreditation Strong written and verbal communication skills A proactive and detail-oriented approach Ability to work both independently and as part of a team What's on Offer Competitive starting salary Structured training and mentorship towards professional accreditation Exposure to a diverse and exciting project portfolio Hybrid working arrangements Clear progression pathway within a growing consultancyThis is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate looking to build a long-term career in planning within a collaborative and innovative environment. If you'd like to find out more, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion

Job Title: Senior Commercial Manager - Complex Works (Highways Major Project) Role Purpose The Senior Commercial Manager will lead commercial management across complex enabling and civils works packages within a major highways programme. This includes ground investigation, archaeology, ecology, drainage, and major civil engineering works, ensuring robust cost control, risk management, and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership (Package-Level) Lead commercial management for multiple complex works packages across the programme. Provide strategic commercial advice to Project Directors and Delivery Leads. Ensure alignment with overarching programme commercial strategy.Procurement & Contract Management Develop and deliver procurement strategies for enabling and civils works packages. Manage tender processes, evaluation, and contract award. Administer and manage contracts (primarily NEC3/NEC4), ensuring compliance and performance. Lead commercial negotiations with contractors and specialist suppliers.Complex Works Delivery Provide commercial oversight and control across: Ground investigation and geotechnical works Archaeological investigations and mitigation Environmental and ecological works Drainage and water management systems Major civils (earthworks, structures, highways works) Manage interfaces between multiple contractors and disciplines. Ensure early contractor involvement and effective package integration.Cost Management & Reporting Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and forecasts. Monitor budgets, track actuals, and manage variances. Produce accurate and timely commercial reports for senior stakeholders. Ensure value for money and cost optimisation across packages.Risk, Change & Claims Management Lead risk identification and commercial mitigation strategies. Manage compensation events, variations, and change control processes. Assess and respond to contractor claims, ensuring robust commercial positions. Support dispute avoidance and resolution.Stakeholder & Supply Chain Management Build strong working relationships with contractors, consultants, and internal teams. Interface with environmental, planning, and engineering stakeholders. Promote collaborative behaviours while protecting commercial interests.Governance & Compliance Ensure compliance with internal governance and public procurement regulations. Maintain audit-ready commercial records and documentation. Support assurance reviews and approvals processes.Key Requirements Experience Significant experience in commercial management on major highways or infrastructure projects (typically £100m+ packages). Strong experience managing complex enabling works, including: Ground investigation and geotechnical risk Archaeology and heritage constraints Environmental/ecology mitigation works Drainage and utilities interfaces Experience in major civils delivery (earthworks, structures, highways construction). Proven experience administering NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 essential). Experience in multi-contractor, high-interface environments.Skills & Competencies Strong commercial and contractual acumen. Advanced knowledge of NEC mechanisms (compensation events, programme, risk register). Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and cost management capability. Ability to manage complexity, uncertainty, and competing priorities. Clear and confident communication skills.Qualifications Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or similar. Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CICES) preferred. Postgraduate qualification desirable.Leadership & Behaviours Proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially driven. Collaborative but firm in protecting commercial outcomes. High level of integrity and professionalism. Strong problem-solving mindset in complex delivery environments.Desirable Experience Experience on major UK highways or infrastructure programmes such as: Cross Rail Smart Motorways Programme Major Railway schemes Experience working within regulated or public sector delivery environments. Familiarity with environmental consenting and Development Consent Orders (DCO). We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status