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Position
Planning & Development Manager
Location: Reading
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hrs; Mon–Fri, 9:00–17:30)
Salary: Competitive + company car + discretionary bonus
Key focus: Shape a diverse operational estate across waste, minerals, renewables and sustainability. Own the early stages: identify opportunities, secure consents and steer value-adding projects from feasibility through to handover.
What you’ll do
* Lead planning strategy and deliver robust submissions (incl. EIA where required) from pre-app to decision.
* Identify & appraise development opportunities; assess constraints, feasibility, market potential and commercial viability.
* Coordinate multi-disciplinary consultants; manage programme, budget and risk.
* Monitor and discharge planning conditions; manage variations; progress legal agreements (S106/S278/S38) to completion.
* Track local plans and make representations to protect and promote portfolio interests.
* Run/attend liaison groups and support public consultation with comms stakeholders.
* Provide clear planning advice to Operations/Estates to support efficient delivery.
What you’ll bring
* 2+ years in a planning/development role (client, consultancy or contractor); waste/minerals/infra experience welcome, strong transferables considered.
* Degree accredited by RTPI/RICS; member or working towards (chartership support available).
* Practical knowledge of planning applications, EIA, conditions and planning processes/appeals.
* Familiar with S106/S278/S38 and LPA/Highways/EA/LLFA interfaces.
* Comfortable with drawings/specs and measurements; strong MS Office (AutoCAD/GIS a plus).
* Confident communicator; organised; able to manage multiple workstreams.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
What’s on offer
* Competitive salary, company car and discretionary bonus.
* Pension with employer match, life assurance, flexible benefits (discounts, bike-to-work).
* 30 days’ annual leave (incl. bank holidays), rising with service, plus option to buy up to 5 extra days.
* Employee Assistance Programme and structured CPD with RTPI/RICS support.
Apply: Send your CV to will@engineeredconnections.com with the subject “Planning & Development Manager – Application.”
Questions? Call William on +44 203 834 9649.
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