Town Planner

Town Planner:

Barrow‑in‑Furness (Hybrid) 🕒 6‑Month Contract | Full‑Time

We are currently recruiting for an esteemed client who are seeking a Town Planning professional to support a major infrastructure and regeneration programme in Barrow‑in‑Furness, linked to the upgrade of submarine manufacturing facilities.

This is a high‑profile project offering the opportunity to work within a large, multidisciplinary delivery environment.

The Role

• Lead and deliver town planning activities across a major regeneration programme
• Provide strategic planning advice to project teams and stakeholders
• Prepare and manage planning applications and approvals
• Liaise with local planning authorities, statutory consultees, and stakeholders
• Manage planning risks and ensure compliance with UK planning policy
• Support programme reporting, governance, and stakeholder engagement

 

About You

• Highly experienced in Town Planning is essential.
• Knowledge of Project Management techniques.
• Experience on large‑scale infrastructure, regeneration, or industrial projects
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and planning applications
• Confident communicator with stakeholder management experience

 

Desirable: experience in defence or major industrial developments, EIA processes, or structured programme environments.

Why Apply?

• Work on a nationally significant regeneration project
• Hybrid working and collaborative team environment
• Competitive hourly rate

 

About NRL

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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