Local Planning Liaison Officer - Graduate
Chelmsford- East Hanningfield
6-12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Monday–Friday 9am-5pm

Pertemps are proud to be working in partnership with Essex and Suffolk Water to recruit a Local Planning Liaison Officer Graduate on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planning Graduate to play a key role in ensuring the protection of essential water assets while supporting sustainable development across the region.

About the Role
As a Local Planning Liaison Officer Graduate, you will act as a key decision maker in the planning consultation process, supporting internal teams and engaging with local authorities and developers. Your work will ensure that Essex and Suffolk Water’s assets, infrastructure, and operational needs are represented and protected within planning applications and policy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve agreed personal and team targets
• Prepare responses to local planning authority consultations, including planning applications and development plans, in collaboration with internal teams
• Review and determine planning application and strategic policy consultations to safeguard water assets within agreed timescales
• Provide planning technical support to senior managers on complex applications and strategic policy matters
• Meet with developers and local authority officers, managing expectations in line with company policies and operational requirements
• Ensure all planning consultation activity is accurately recorded on corporate systems
• Prepare written reports as required by the Demand Planning Team Manager
• Maintain PPE in good working order and follow all relevant safety and risk management procedures

• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a small team
• Flexible, well-organised, and able to prioritise a varied workload
• Strong customer service approach with excellent communication and negotiation skills (written and verbal)
• Understanding of the water industry and relevant legislation (desirable)
• Knowledge of planning law relevant to the water sector (desirable)

• Geography
• Environmental Science
• Sustainability