Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Highways Planner
Highways Planner at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, based in Chelmsford, South East England, paying £300 - £400 per day. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £300 - £400 per day
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Chelmsford, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Local Government
27% below the typical rate for local government
Reference 57431098
About the role
Your new company
You 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 role
A 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 now
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Reference: 57431098 · Posted 16 hours ago · Closes 18 Nov 2026 · Listed via Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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