We are recruiting for a Planning Manager to join one of the most dynamic house builders in the UK.
The Planning teams manage the spectrum of areas of the planning system on behalf of the Company. In an ever-changing planning environment, the teams have experience in influencing he formation of planning policy, strategic land promotion, handling the development management process and implementing community engagement strategies.
You may be working on the identification of future land acquisition opportunities, devising planning strategies, managing consultant development teams, drafting the statements required for the submission of planning applications and delivering immediate or long term planning projects on a variety of scales. As part of this process, you will be involved in partnership working and liaison with a variety of planning authorities, local stakeholders and local residents.
Reporting to the Development Director or Technical Director, to manage all divisional planning applications and land promotions and provide the management for all planning matters for the Land/Development department and to assist Technical Department in clearance of conditions when required. Drive the timely achievement of planning to assist the Division in their achievement of Land acquisition and plot delivery targets.
Your responsibilities will be:
* Management of immediate planning applications, devising appropriate planning strategies and coordination of applications from submission to permission and beyond.
* Liaison with strategic land function in the day-to-day management of planning promotion .
* Undertake site appraisals and provide necessary reports to the Land/Technical function to support the identification and acquisition of new development opportunities.
* Provide necessary support to wider divisional departments on various planning related matters.
* Review and where necessary produce relevant planning statements/supporting documentation in the submission of planning applications/condition discharge/S106 submissions.
* Monitoring progress of planning status of all Local Authorities LDFs within the division.
* Appointment and management of all external consultants involved in the planning applications/promotions.
* Oversee planning application expenditure and budgets and input into various internal reporting where necessary.
* Extensive stakeholder engagement including LPAs, Statutory bodies, Councillors and general public.
* Negotiation of relevant legal documents including S106 Agreements.
* Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures.
Company and Benefits:
Nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. They want the best people in the industry to help shape the future of building. They offer the following:
* Competitive Salary up to £77,000
* Competitive Bonus Scheme
* Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
* Company Car or Cash Allowance
* Annual Medical Health Assessment
* 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days)
* Choice of Flexible Benefits
* Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
* Hybrid working - 2 days at home and 3 at the office.
To apply
, please send your CV to or contact Natalie Oakley on for a confidential conversation.
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