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Project/forward planning experience required Experience supporting Director & Exec Director level Initially for 3 months but may be extended to August 2026 If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

A regional house builder have a requirement for an Assistant Land & Planning Manager to join their team. Working closely with the Land Director you will work closely with internal teams (land/technical/commercial/sales) to ensure that business objectives are met on planning applications. You will also, liaise with statutory bodies to assist in the resolving of technical and design issues and with the production of technical and layout information in support of applications and planning strategies. Duties and responsibilities: • Promotion of sites through the planning process with a view to securing allocations of land for housing, • Planning applications and the handling of appeals,, • Appointment of external consultants,, • Identification of new strategic land opportunities and negotiation of legal agreements on, • appropriate terms,, • Liaison with landowners over progress on site promotion, • Responsibility for the renewal/extension of options, • Input into the production of developer collaboration agreements, • Monitoring of Local Plan documents, housing land supply and competitor activity, • Community engagement on site promotions and planning applications, • Management of planning and acquisition activity to deliver key targets in priority areas of search, • Production of monthly progress reports on key projects, • Preparation of planning strategies, • Produce and manage budgets and professional fees, • Produce scheme viabilities, • Management of external consultants to ensure that they deliver effectively on time and to budget, • Management of fee spend in line with budget forecasts. Role requirements: • Experience and background in either land and / or planning, • Professional accreditation (RTPI / RICS) is desirable, • Be commercially aware of contractual obligations on each project to ensure that these can be met before committing expenditure to a given project, • Ensure that infrastructure and S106 obligations are capable of being supported by the scheme commercially and contractually, • Aim to secure best value when appointing consultants with close control kept over cost, • Be able to forecast likely fee spend accurately, • Be conversant with land values, build and infrastructure costs in producing scheme viabilities What’s on offer? In return for your skills the company are offering a competitive basic salary, car allowance and additional company benefits package including pension, healthcare, company bonus.

Location:Office-based, near Blackpool All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying. Type:Full-time Reporting to:Finance Director Salary:£27,000 £32,000 per annum About Thompsons Thompsons is a dynamic, hands-on fit-out and refurbishment specialist serving national retailers and independent brands across the Food & Beverage, Leisure, Retail and Workspace sectors. With in-house joinery and electrical capabilities, we deliver bespoke spaces and roll-out programmes nationwide. Our reputation is built on reliability, craftsmanship, and a collaborative spirit that runs through everything we do. Were proud of our proactive approach and our ability to reduce costs and improve service quality throughout the project lifecycle. At the heart of our success is a team of passionate, knowledgeable professionals who take pride in doing things the right way. The Role This is a practical, people-focused role. Youll be the go-to person for HR admin, recruitment coordination, and day-to-day support across the business. Youll help us stay organised, compliant, and connectedmaking sure our team has what they need to thrive. What Youll Be Doing • Keeping employee records up to date and accurate, • Preparing contracts, offer letters, and onboarding documents, • Coordinating interviews and supporting recruitment logistics, • Managing training records and booking sessions, • Supporting managers with HR queries and policy guidance referring them to our outsourced partner for guidance, • Helping with payroll inputs and absence tracking, • Experience in an HR admin or coordinator role (or similar), • Strong attention to detail and great organisational skills, • Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office, • A friendly, professional approach and clear communication, • Ability to juggle tasks and keep things moving, • Competitive salary£27,000 £32,000 per annum, • Generous Holiday Allowance, • Start with28 days of holiday per year (including bank holidays), with additional days awarded for long servicebecause we believe loyalty should be rewarded., • Wellness Wednesdays, • Midweek motivation withcomplimentary breakfastto fuel your day and foster team connection., • Team Recognition Awards, • We celebrate the people who make Thompsons thrive. Ourrecognition programmehighlights those who go above and beyondbecauseyour impact drives our success., • Company Events Throughout the Year, • From summer socials to festive celebrations, we take time toacknowledge achievements., • Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme, • Helping you plan for the future with peace of mind. xrnqpay, • Development Opportunities

Land & Planning Manager Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application. A regional house builder have a requirement for a Land & Planning Manager to join their team. Working closely with the Land Director you will work closely with internal teams (land/technical/commercial/sales) to ensure that business objectives are met on planning applications. You will also, liaise with statutory bodies to assist in the resolving of technical and design issues and with the production of technical and layout information in support of applications and planning strategies. Duties and responsibilities: Promotion of sites through the planning process with a view to securing allocations of land forhousing Planning applications and the handling of appeals, Appointment of external consultants, Identification of new strategic land opportunities and negotiation of legal agreements on appropriate terms, Liaison with landowners over progress on site promotion Responsibility for the renewal/extension of options Input into the production of developer collaboration agreements Monitoring of Local Plan documents, housing land supply and competitor activity Community engagement on site promotions and planning applications Management of planning and acquisition activity to deliver key targets in priority areas of search Production of monthly progress reports on key projects Preparation of planning strategies Produce and manage budgets and professional fees Produce scheme viabilities Management of external consultants to ensure that they deliver effectively on time and to budget Management of fee spend in line with budget forecasts. Role requirements: Experience and background in either land and / or planning Professional accreditation (RTPI / RICS) is desirable Be commercially aware of contractual obligations on each project to ensure that these can be met before committing expenditure to a given project Ensure that infrastructure and S106 obligations are capable of being supported by the scheme commercially and contractually Aim to secure best value when appointing consultants with close control kept over cost Be able to forecast likely fee spend accurately Be conversant with land values, build and infrastructure costs in producing scheme viabilities What's on offer? xrnqpay In return for your skills the company are offering a competitive basic salary, car allowance and additional company benefits package including pension, healthcare, company bonus. How to apply If you are interested in the Land & Planning Manager opportunity and would like to have a confidential chat, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece on (phone number removed) or apply via the link provided

Land & Planning Manager A regional house builder have a requirement for a Land & Planning Manager to join their team. Working closely with the Land Director you will work closely with internal teams (land/technical/commercial/sales) to ensure that business objectives are met on planning applications. You will also, liaise with statutory bodies to assist in the resolving of technical and design issues and with the production of technical and layout information in support of applications and planning strategies. Duties and responsibilities: Promotion of sites through the planning process with a view to securing allocations of land forhousing Planning applications and the handling of appeals, Appointment of external consultants, Identification of new strategic land opportunities and negotiation of legal agreements on appropriate terms, Liaison with landowners over progress on site promotion Responsibility for the renewal/extension of options Input into the production of developer collaboration agreements Monitoring of Local Plan documents, housing land supply and competitor activity Community engagement on site promotions and planning applications Management of planning and acquisition activity to deliver key targets in priority areas of search Production of monthly progress reports on key projects Preparation of planning strategies Produce and manage budgets and professional fees Produce scheme viabilities Management of external consultants to ensure that they deliver effectively on time and to budget Management of fee spend in line with budget forecasts. Role requirements: Experience and background in either land and / or planning Professional accreditation (RTPI / RICS) is desirable Be commercially aware of contractual obligations on each project to ensure that these can be met before committing expenditure to a given project Ensure that infrastructure and S106 obligations are capable of being supported by the scheme commercially and contractually Aim to secure best value when appointing consultants with close control kept over cost Be able to forecast likely fee spend accurately Be conversant with land values, build and infrastructure costs in producing scheme viabilities What's on offer? In return for your skills the company are offering a competitive basic salary, car allowance and additional company benefits package including pension, healthcare, company bonus. How to apply If you are interested in the Land & Planning Manager opportunity and would like to have a confidential chat, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece on (phone number removed) or apply via the link provided

Assistant Land & Planning Manager A regional house builder have a requirement for an Assistant Land & Planning Manager to join their team. Working closely with the Land Director you will work closely with internal teams (land/technical/commercial/sales) to ensure that business objectives are met on planning applications. You will also, liaise with statutory bodies to assist in the resolving of technical and design issues and with the production of technical and layout information in support of applications and planning strategies. Duties and responsibilities: Promotion of sites through the planning process with a view to securing allocations of land for housing Planning applications and the handling of appeals, Appointment of external consultants, Identification of new strategic land opportunities and negotiation of legal agreements on appropriate terms, Liaison with landowners over progress on site promotion Responsibility for the renewal/extension of options Input into the production of developer collaboration agreements Monitoring of Local Plan documents, housing land supply and competitor activity Community engagement on site promotions and planning applications Management of planning and acquisition activity to deliver key targets in priority areas of search Production of monthly progress reports on key projects Preparation of planning strategies Produce and manage budgets and professional fees Produce scheme viabilities Management of external consultants to ensure that they deliver effectively on time and to budget Management of fee spend in line with budget forecasts. Role requirements: Experience and background in either land and / or planning Professional accreditation (RTPI / RICS) is desirable Be commercially aware of contractual obligations on each project to ensure that these can be met before committing expenditure to a given project Ensure that infrastructure and S106 obligations are capable of being supported by the scheme commercially and contractually Aim to secure best value when appointing consultants with close control kept over cost Be able to forecast likely fee spend accurately Be conversant with land values, build and infrastructure costs in producing scheme viabilities What's on offer? In return for your skills the company are offering a competitive basic salary, car allowance and additional company benefits package including pension, healthcare, company bonus. How to apply If you are interested in the Assistant Land & Planning Manager opportunity and would like to have a confidential chat, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece on (phone number removed) or apply via the link provided

Senior Chartered Building Surveyor Preston Are you a Chartered Building Surveyor looking to join a SME consultancy where your voice is genuinely heard? We're working with a well-established property consultancy with a strong presence in the North West, looking to appoint a Senior Chartered Building Surveyor / Associate Director to support continued growth within their Preston office. You'll be joining a close knit, collaborative team where you won't just be a number. With a strong pipeline of work and increasing demand, this role offers the chance to take on real responsibility whilst helping shape the future of the team. You'll work closely with the existing Chartered Surveyor and support a team of junior surveyors, with the opportunity to play a key role in project delivery and client relationships. The work is varied and includes: Commercial (core workload) Retail Industrial Heritage projects Residential Key Responsibilities - Senior Building Surveyor; Deliver a range of project and professional Building Surveying services Manage projects from inception through to completion Contract administration (primarily JCT contracts) Support and mentor junior team members Build and maintain client relationships There is also scope to get involved in business development, although this is not essential. About You; MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor Strong project experience, including contract administration Experience working across commercial property Comfortable managing projects and supporting junior staff A team player who wants to be part of a collaborative environment Why Join? Supportive, non-corporate culture where your input matters Opportunity to step into a key role within a growing team Hybrid working Strong support network within a multi-disciplinary practice, including PM and QS team Clear opportunity to develop and progress If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and grow within a supportive consultancy, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch for a confidential discussion with Gemma at Calibre Search on 0161 6602360. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business. TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Chartered Building Surveyor Preston Are you a Chartered Building Surveyor looking to join a SME consultancy where your voice is genuinely heard? We're working with a well-established property consultancy with a strong presence in the North West, looking to appoint a Senior Chartered Building Surveyor / Associate Director to support continued growth within their Preston office. You'll be joining a close knit, collaborative team where you won't just be a number. With a strong pipeline of work and increasing demand, this role offers the chance to take on real responsibility whilst helping shape the future of the team. You'll work closely with the existing Chartered Surveyor and support a team of junior surveyors, with the opportunity to play a key role in project delivery and client relationships. The work is varied and includes: Commercial (core workload) Retail Industrial Heritage projects Residential Key Responsibilities - Senior Building Surveyor; Deliver a range of project and professional Building Surveying services Manage projects from inception through to completion Contract administration (primarily JCT contracts) Support and mentor junior team members Build and maintain client relationshipsThere is also scope to get involved in business development, although this is not essential. About You; MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor Strong project experience, including contract administration Experience working across commercial property Comfortable managing projects and supporting junior staff A team player who wants to be part of a collaborative environment Why Join? Supportive, non-corporate culture where your input matters Opportunity to step into a key role within a growing team Hybrid working Strong support network within a multi-disciplinary practice, including PM and QS team Clear opportunity to develop and progressIf you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and grow within a supportive consultancy, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch for a confidential discussion with Gemma at Calibre Search on (phone number removed). Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business