Regional Planning Lead – Rail & Civil Engineering South Region (Southern, Wales & Western) £80,000–£90,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Planner to take ownership of the regional planning function across a diverse and active South region portfolio. Reporting to the Planning Manager and working closely with Operations Directors and project delivery teams, this is a senior, influential role for a planning professional who combines technical excellence with the leadership capability to develop and elevate a regional team. The South region delivers a broad range of rail and civil engineering schemes, from multi-disciplinary frameworks and programmes to high-speed fibre cable installation. Project values up to the tens of millions, with multiple concurrent frameworks, reporting lines, and client relationships to manage simultaneously. The Role As Principal Planner, you will lead a team of planners across the region, championing best practice, driving consistency, and ensuring the production of integrated, well-controlled programmes that support effective design, procurement, and construction delivery. This is a role that requires both strategic oversight and practical engagement. You will be expected to mentor and develop planners at varying stages of their careers, manage multiple stakeholder relationships across different framewo...