What is the main purpose of the role? As a Planning Surveyor based at our modern Manchester offices you will be part of the Acquisition & Planning team. The role is a technical SME role that involves the management of a volume of delivery activity associated with securing the necessary planning rights that enable the delivery of our projects. This may be relating to MNO customer projects (from Upgrades to replacement and new sites; whether on a temporary or permanent basis) and specialist projects involving Solar PV and EV solutions. The Planning Surveyor is expected to work across multiple Client programmes so it is essential to be a team player and have the technical experience to advise on and deliver Planning related activity. What are the key responsibilities of the role? You will undertake Site Surveys and Planning appraisals to enable the successful delivery of projects. Preparing planning applications for schemes and manage them through the end to end planning process. Collaboration with stakeholders to inform and advise on technical matters using expert planning knowledge will be key, all whilst effectively managing a volume of work activity directly and via delivery suppliers. Other responsibilities include but are not exclusive to :- * Conduct research and analyses to identify trends and issues affecting project progression. Perform site surveys and feasibility studies for new telecoms infrastructure. Collaborate with cro...