Job Title: Town Planner | Senior Planner | Planning Manager
Location: Hampshire
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a busy and growing Planning department. We are looking to appoint a Planner, Senior Planner or Planning Manager to join a hands-on Planning team, taking responsibility for managing the planning process from site inception through to the receipt of planning permissions and beyond.
This role will involve working on residential sites typically ranging from 30 to 200 units, alongside future land promotion initiatives. No two days will be the same. Reporting directly into the Director of Regeneration, this position would suit someone with a minimum of 2 years’ post-graduate experience gained within a Planning Consultancy, Local Authority, or Residential Developer environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Compile planning applications, conditions, and appeal documentation for submission to Local Planning Authorities
2. Manage the end-to-end submission of planning applications
3. Undertake research on previous planning applications and site history
4. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
5. Attend Planning Committee and Public Consultation meetings
6. Monitor and review local planning policy and Local Plan reviews
7. Maintain accurate internal records and planning policy databases
8. Consider wider planning strategies including transport, economy, sustainability, climate change, and heritage
9. Instruct, manage, and liaise with external consultants and engineers
10. Collate evidence from public consultation where required
11. Work closely with the wider planning and operational teams
Experience
12. Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
13. Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Planner or above
14. Strong understanding of the UK planning system and approval processes
15. Experience presenting to the public, council officers, and committee members
16. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
17. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
18. Confident working with a diverse range of stakeholders