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Band 1 Planning Inspector
Planning Inspectorate
Date added: 18.03.2025
Not all Planning Inspectors are town planners. The Planning Inspectorate has always recruited from a range of professional backgrounds, including engineering, architecture, built heritage, environmental sciences, landscape architecture and the law.
You need to be an accomplished professional with energy, relevant skills and a commitment to public service. You need to be self-confident, self motivated and self-reliant, with the ability to make independent decisions, to work alone and to travel widely across England. In return, the Planning Inspectorate can offer an intellectually stimulating and challenging job, working with other independent and innovative experts in a highly regarded, trusted organisation, which embraces and encourages diversity. You will also benefit from the lifestyle flexibility that working from home can bring.
Please note that this is the first in a series of recruitment campaigns; additional roles for Band 2 and Band 3 Inspectors for specific roles in the Local Plans Examination Service and the National Infrastructure Decision and Application Service will be advertised in due course.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
Full / Chartered Membership of a professional body* relevant to the land use planning, and related built and natural environment, work of a Planning Inspector;
Ability to analyse and to recall large amounts of information, evidence and argument; to interpret and to apply policies; and to draw out quickly the main issues requiring your consideration;
Ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely in order to reach logical, convincing, well-reasoned and evidence-based conclusions;
Self-motivated and self-reliant so that you can plan, manage and deliver your work with minimal oversight;
Effective time management skills to enable you to produce high-quality decisions within expected timescales;
Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact sensitively and empathetically with a diverse range of people;
Ability to conduct fair and inclusive public events, with authority, involving those holding conflicting views about development proposals;
A willingness and ability to travel extensively and frequently across England (notably to and within London and the South East) with some nights away from home.
Salary: Alongside your salary of £46,014, Planning Inspectorate contributes £13,330 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
The Planning Inspectorate will be holding two Question and Answer sessions on 24/03/2025 and 27/03/2025 at 12:30. This provides you the opportunity to speak to a Planning Inspector about their experiences of working at the Planning Inspectorate. If you however, cannot make those dates, they will be happy to send you a copy of the recording after the session has taken place. To take up this opportunity please contact: PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk .
Deadline to apply: 04.04.2025 at 11.55pm.
Read more and apply here.
Planner
Quod (London)
Date added: 18.03.2025
Quod is an industry leading independent development consultancy, working on some of the highest profile projects in the country.
Quod have an opportunity for a Planner with previous relevant industry experience to join it’s team in Soho, London. Quod specialise in a wide range of projects including large scale mixed-use regeneration, infrastructure, residential, industrial & logistics and commercial developments.
Key role responsibilities:
Supporting the team in the delivery of a variety planning projects including taking an active role in supporting senior colleagues with all aspects of advice, planning applications and appeals.
Playing a key role in the preparation of fee proposals and tenders.
Take an active role in supporting senior colleagues to deliver planning advice to clients across all planning disciplines.
Provide concise, accurate, evidenced and timely research and written documents (reports, letters, emails, etc.) for line manager review.
Review and interpret relevant legislation, Development Plan policy and other material considerations to inform the preparation of planning strategies by senior colleagues.
You will represent Quod and our clients at public meetings and other events.
About you:
Degree or higher in relevant subject, making you eligible for RTPI membership.
Professional experience of a wide range of planning matters, ideally gained in a consultancy environment.
Commercial awareness and exercises sound judgment and integrity.
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience).
Deadline to apply: 04.04.2025.
Read more and apply here.
Assistant Planner
Quod (London)
Date added: 18.03.2025
Quod is an industry leading independent development consultancy, working on some of the highest profile projects in the country.
Quod has an opportunity for an Assistant Planner with previous relevant industry experience to join us in Soho, London. The team specialise in a wide range of projects including large scale mixed-use regeneration, infrastructure, residential, industrial & logistics and commercial developments.
You will be working alongside experienced planning professionals within one of Quod’s planning teams which deals with all planning sectors, including industrial, commercial, residential and infrastructure schemes.
Key role responsibilities:
Supporting the team in the delivery of a variety of planning projects including assisting with all aspects of advice, planning applications and appeals.
Researching and analysing planning policy and decisions, preparing representations to emerging policy and local plans.
Drafting reports, advice notes, planning statements and pre-application letters.
Preparing and submitting applications on the planning portal and monitoring applications.
Attending meetings and taking minutes.
About you:
Degree or higher in relevant subject, making you eligible for RTPI membership.
Understanding of the UK planning system.
Relevant work experience, ideally gained in a consultancy environment.
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience).
Deadline to apply: 04.04.2025.
Read more and apply here.
Associate Town Planner - Infrastructure Team
Quod (London)
Date added: 18.03.2025
Quod is an industry leading independent development consultancy, working on some of the highest profile projects in the country.
This role will offer a unique opportunity to work alongside a team of infrastructure planning experts on some of the UK’s biggest and complex infrastructure projects including nuclear power stations, renewable energy generation, airport expansions, rail and road schemes and strategic rail freight interchanges. Quod is looking for candidates with direct experience working on NSIP projects and sound knowledge of the DCO process from pre application through to Examination stages.
Key role responsibilities
Analyse complex planning matters, in the context of up-to-date planning policy and case law and making sound judgements in applying the planning balance to provide clear commercial advice to clients.
Working with team Directors, to lead on major aspects of the very large and complex projects across all consenting regimes including, Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and Transport and Works Act Orders (TWAOs).
Lead on larger TCPA projects to provide scheme development advice in the pre-app stage, preparing and oversight of all application deliverables, submitting the application and seeing it through to determination.
Take full responsibility for project related matters including the management of junior colleagues on projects.
Manage large project teams of external consultants and stakeholders to secure the best schemes and the best outcomes for clients.
Produce well written, clear, and comprehensive reports and correspondence.
Lead on the drafting and submission of fee proposals and tender documents.Manage, coach and mentor junior colleagues, including overseeing the workload, of junior colleagues within the team to ensure that their work is able to meet our exacting standards.
Essential requirements:
Direct experience of large scale infrastructure projects through the DCO process.
Degree or higher in relevant subject.
RTPI or RICS accreditation.
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience).
Deadline to apply: 04.04.2025.
Read more and apply here.
Assistant Consultant - Socio-Economics Strategic Land & Regeneration Team
Quod (London)
Date added: 18.03.2025
Quod is an industry leading independent development consultancy, working on some of the highest profile projects in the country.
Quod is seeking a highly motivated dedicated and ambitious individual to join its Strategic Land & Regeneration Team (SLR) in an Assistant Consultant role. The SLR team sit within the Socio-Economics Department. The team is made up of leading specialists in how development and infrastructure affect people, place and the economy.
The team regularly:
Makes the strategic and economic case for development, funding or investment;
Calculates Community Infrastructure Levy liability and manages the process of payment and reliefs;
Works with the best planning lawyers in the country to deal with tricky CIL and S106 challenges;
Assesses the impact of new development on society (including economic, health, equality, quality of life and social value);
Works with the largest and best regarded developers in the UK;
Models population growth and plans for social infrastructure including advising on funding and delivery;
Provides evidence to government at a local and national level to shape policy and decision making;
Shapes legal agreements between landowners and local government on education, healthcare and other key community impacts;
Provides evidence to assist with engaging communities on how development will affect them.
Key role responsibilities:
Provide research to help maintain our reputation at the forefront of the industry;
Calculate CIL liability and manage the CIL submission process;
Prepare written evidence to support the case for development;
Undertake impact assessments including, health, equality, social value and education impacts;
Make innovative maps, charts and graphs to illustrate your points (GIS skills are desirable, but training will be provided);
Undertake statistical analysis (demographic and economic); and,
Engage with clients, planners, architects and technical specialists to manage information and understand, shape and assess development.
About you:
Have a Degree or equivalent experience. Quod do not have specific academic requirements. Degrees or equivalent in geography, planning, politics, maths, economics, business and social sciences are most relevant but core skills and commitment are more important than specific academic background.
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience).
Deadline to apply: 04.04.2025.
Read more and apply here.
Associate - Socio Economics, Strategic Land & Regeneration Team
Quod (London)
Date added: 18.03.2025
Quod is an industry leading independent development consultancy, working on some of the highest profile projects in the country.
Quod is seeking a highly motivated dedicated and ambitious individual to join its Strategic Land & Regeneration Team (SLR) in an Associate role. The SLR team sit within the Socio-Economics Department. The team is made up of leading specialists in how development and infrastructure affect people, place and the economy.
The team regularly:
Makes the strategic and economic case for development, funding or investment;
Calculates Community Infrastructure Levy liability and manages the process of payment and reliefs;
Works with the best planning lawyers in the country to deal with tricky CIL and S106 challenges;
Assesses the impact of new development on society (including economic, health, equality, quality of life and social value);
Works with the largest and best regarded developers in the UK;
Models population growth and plans for social infrastructure including advising on funding and delivery;
Provides evidence to government at a local and national level to shape policy and decision making;
Shapes legal agreements between landowners and local government on education, healthcare and other key community impacts;
Provides evidence to assist with engaging communities on how development will affect them.
Key role responsibilities:
Undertake research to help maintain Quod’s reputation at the forefront of the industry;
Provide strategic social infrastructure and economic advice;
Prepare written evidence to support the case for development;
Undertake strategic economic and social data analysis;
Prepare bids and tenders;
Manage and mentor junior members of the team;
Report to experienced Associate Directors and Directors, as well as other members of the team; and,
Engage with clients, planners, architects and technical specialists to manage information and understand, shape and assess development.
Previous project management experience is required.
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience).
Deadline to apply: 04.04.2025.
Read more and apply here.
Property Asset Manager - Leeds
Potter Space
Date added: 14.03.2025
Are you looking for your next challenge in the Commercial Property Asset Management field? Maybe you’re looking to utilise your agency or property management experience in a client-side commercial role? Leeds/West Yorkshire based? If so, then get in touch!
Macdonald & Company is proud to be working again with Potter Space, who are seeking to strengthen their Asset Management team as they progress through an exciting period of transformation and growth. The company has ambitious plans to double the size of the business in the next 5 years and is seeking entrepreneurial talent to help it achieve this.
With a portfolio of estates spanning the UK, the role offers excellent opportunities for autonomous hybrid working as well as support and coaching alongside an experienced team. As an employer with a keen focus on training and career development, this is an ideal role for an ambitious Asset Manager looking to take the next step in their career.
The role would suit an asset manager or surveyor (min circa 3 yrs PQE) currently working in either a similar in-house role, or someone seeking to make the move client side. Day to day, the role will provide opportunities to build experience in all aspects required to manage a varied, multi-million-pound portfolio. Knowledge of property management and asset management is key.
This role is based in Leeds city centre, paying a market leading salary (dependent upon experience and qualification) together with an attractive package to include company car, pension & excellent benefits. The company operates out of exceptional city centre offices with a roof top terrace and gym. The business is also open to a part-time (3-day week) working arrangement for experienced professionals.
This family-owned employer is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone, regardless of their ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic, feels valued and respected. Accordingly, it is actively encouraged that applications from individuals of all backgrounds are received. Similarly, if you wish to arrange an initial conversation to find out more about this matter, please get in touch.
To learn more about this role, contact Nathan at Macdonald & Company (retained recruitment consultant) on 0161 607 5089, email nwakelam@macdonaldandcompany.com or click the link in the comments below!!
All direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to Macdonald & Company for consideration.
Deadline to apply: 13/04/2025
Learn more about Potter Space here.
Senior Surveyor - Residential Valuations
Montagu Evans
Date added: 06.03.2025
Montagu Evans is an independent, market leading property consultancy. Headquartered in London with offices in Manchetster and Scotland. Its work encompasses planning and development, specialist valuations and transactions across the United Kingdom.
The company is seeking an exceptional and enthusiastic Senior Surveyor to join the Valuation workstream of Residential Valuation Advisory, based in the London office.
Residential Valuation Advisory (RVA) is the firm’s centre of excellence for residential-led valuation, and comprises three complementary workstreams - Valuation, Viability and New Settlements. Currently comprising 16 people, the team is looking to grow.
RVA provides a range of consulting and technical disciplines, advising private and public sector landowners, as well as registered providers, housebuilders and funders on various development and investment matters.
The role involves:
Joining an ambitious team which focuses on providing high quality residential-led valuation advice.
Being challenged through a wide variety of interesting and complex work, finding solutions to clients’ problems.
Gaining experience working with a huge range of clients, including leading property companies, banks, debt funds, public sector bodies, developers and landowners.
A variety of work giving surveyors extensive scope to develop a broad range of experience and technical skills across the residential sector.
Helping you transition from a technical adviser to business winner. Surveyors are encouraged to engage in appropriate business development and liaise with clients directly.
Collaborating with other ME departments and sectors including Planning, Housing, Land, Capital Markets and the wider Advisory department.
Joining a team where there are no glass ceilings to restrict your ambition and a track record of organic career progression. Within RVA, 10 out of 13 fee earners and 4 out of 6 Partners joined Montagu Evans as graduates.
The variety of work on offer gives candidates extensive scope to develop a broad range of experience and technical skills. As a result, the RVA team has an excellent track record in providing a clear career progression pathway. Candidates will be encouraged to engage in appropriate Client Relationship Management and Business Development initiatives and be expected to liaise with clients directly.
You must be RICS qualified and an RICS Registered Valuer.
Salary: Competitive.
Deadline to apply: 05.04.2025.
Read more and apply here.
Team Coordinator (12 months FTC)
Montagu Evans
Date added: 24.02.2025
Montagu Evans is an independent, market leading property consultancy. Headquartered in London with offices in Manchetster and Scotland. Its work encompasses planning and development, specialist valuations and transactions across the United Kingdom.
The company is looking for a 12 month Maternity Cover from May / June 2025. The role is to provide support and assistance to the London Industrial & Logistics team in delivery of client services and wider Partnership tasks performed by several Partners and wider team members. The role requires a proactive approach where initiative will be taken to clients and partnership tasks.
The role requires a highly organised, strong communicator with excellent listening skills who can grasp the Partners needs and support accordingly.
The successful candidate should be a forward-thinking problem solver, with a calm persona and a proactive positive approach with the ability to work on their own initiative, whilst supporting differentiating needs of Partners and team members.
Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 (dependent on experience).
Deadline to apply: 23.03.2025.
Read more about the role, duties and how to apply here.
Real Estate Capital Markets Advisor
JLL
Date added: 07.02.2025
Locations: London, Birmingham, Greater Manchester, Leeds and Bristol.
JLL, a global leader in professional services, is expanding its Capital Markets team in the UK. They are looking for talented individuals from diverse professional backgrounds to bring fresh perspectives, helping to shape the future of real estate for a better world.
The Capital Markets team stands at the forefront of high-profile, complex transactions across all asset classes. By joining the team, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most significant deals in the market, gaining unparalleled experience and exposure to top-tier clients.
What sets JLL Capital Markets apart is its unwavering commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology. They understand that in today's fast-paced business environment, efficiency and success go hand in hand. That's why JLL has invested heavily in state-of-the-art tools and platforms that empower its teams to perform at their best.
The technology suite includes:
Advanced data analytics platforms for deep market insights
Proprietary financial modelling software for precise valuations
AI-driven research tools to identify emerging trends and opportunities
Collaborative project management systems for seamless teamwork
Virtual and augmented reality solutions for immersive property showcases
To be successful you will be:
An analytical thinker, comfortable with interpreting data.
An excellent communicator with the ability to present complex information clearly.
A proactive self-starter with exceptional attention to detail.
An enthusiastic team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
Adaptable and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Interested in the real estate industry and its evolving trends
Hungry to learn, grow & be adaptable professionally.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Comfortable understanding financial concepts and market dynamics.
You don’t need Property / Real Estate experience. Your unique skills and experiences can bring valuable insights to the team.
JLL welcome professionals from various fields and from entry level to more seasoned professionals looking to change career. JLL believes in developing your skills within the real estate industry, offering plenty of support, guidance, and training along the way.
Whether your background is in finance, technology, marketing, or any other field, if you're passionate about driving business success and ready for a new challenge, JLL want to hear from you.
Join JLL Capital Markets UK and apply your skills to shape the future of real estate services.
JLL is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
Interested?
This is an evergreen role and JLL will make hires to the Capital Markets team, on a rolling basis.
Read more and apply here.
Commercial Real Estate Leasing Advisor
JLL
Date added: 07.02.2025
Locations: London, Birmingham, Greater Manchester, Leeds and Bristol.
JLL, a global leader in professional services, is expanding its Leasing Advisory team in the UK. They are looking for talented individuals from diverse professional backgrounds to bring fresh perspectives to our dynamic industry, helping to shape the future of real estate for a better world.
JLL’s Leasing Advisory team is industry leading when it comes to finding or leasing property. JLL work with clients on Location Analysis, Portfolio Strategy, Transaction Management and more. They are data led, focusing on providing additional critical information to clients, investors, and tenants to better understand the market and conditions.
To be successful, you will be:
Strong in analysis, with problem-solving abilities.
An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment.
Interested in our business and market trends.
Adaptable and eager to learn new concepts.
Willing to learn, supported by us, in your new industry.
Data focused, in both understanding and interpretating analysis.
Strategic thinker.
Client relationship focused.
Able to demonstrate project management skills.
You don’t need Property / Real Estate experience. Your unique skills and experiences can bring valuable insights to the team.
JLL welcome professionals from various fields and from entry level to more seasoned professionals looking to change career. JLL believes in developing your skills within the real estate industry, offering plenty of support, guidance, and training along the way.
Whether your background is in finance, technology, marketing, or any other field, if you're passionate about driving business success and ready for a new challenge, JLL want to hear from you.
Join JLL Leasing Advisory UK and apply your skills to shape the future of real estate services.
JLL is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
Interested?
This is an evergreen role and JLL will make hires to the Leasing team, on a rolling basis.
Read more and apply here.