Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? Portakabin are looking for a *Planning Manager with legislation experience to join our successful planning team in St Albans. *
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
As an experienced *Planning Manager* you will contribute to Portakabin’s planning strategy, influence external decision makers, and manage the preparation of high quality planning submissions to support our building solutions.
*Role Details:*
* Annual salary up to £35,000 - £41,000 - dependent on skills and experience.
* Commission
* Role based: East of England (London East, London North, East Midlands) but St Albans preferred.
* Permanent
* Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days each year.
*In this role you will be required to:*
* Oversee the preparation and submission of planning applications, supporting statements, site plans and appeal documentation.
* Provide expert advice on planning legislation, policy and material considerations, including permitted development and local plan interpretation
* Support the business’s order winning activities, advising at bid stage on planning risk, opportunity and programme.
* Manage processes and procedures related to Master Data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
* Drive the modernisation and continuous improvement of planning and master data functions.
* Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce programme lead times and improve operational efficiency.
* Oversee the maintenance and optimal use of the ERP system.
* Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations impacting planning activities.
* Take ownership of information and data management, ensuring data quality and accessibility.
*Benefits & Opportunities*
* Contributory pension including life insurance benefit
* A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
* Learning & development opportunities and resources
* Opportunity for career progression
* A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day
*Our Ideal Candidate *
* Proven experience in town planning, development management or planning consultancy within the construction or manufacturing industry.
* Experience preparing or contributing to planning applications and supporting documentation.
* A commercial mindset, with experience supporting bids, development opportunities or order winning
* Strong ability to analyse and interpret technical information from multiple sources.
* Strong communication, organisational and IT skills, with proficiency in relevant software and tools.
* Degree or higher qualification in a relevant discipline.
* Expert knowledge of operating CAD systems, with the ability to provide guidance and advice to peers.
* Grade differentiators - scope & complexity of responsibilities.
*Skills*
Design Oversight, Quality Control, Budget Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communication, Process Improvement/ Commercial & Bid Support/ Technical and Persuasive Writing/ Planning Policy Interpretation and practical application
This role focuses on planning permission and statutory consents.
NOTE: If we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than scheduled.
Why Portakabin?
At Portakabin, we design and deliver high-quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes, in various sectors including manufacturing, education, health, transport, utilities and construction. Delivering our products sustainably, and safely to our customers is of utmost importance.
Portakabin now employs more than 2,200 people across the UK and Europe. Our people are at the heart of business and the reason for our success. We offer career progression, support and development opportunities giving our employees space to grow.
Portakabin is a Disability Confident Committed and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and to the fair and consistent treatment of all current and prospective colleagues.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and value the contribution that diverse experiences bring to our teams. xkybehq
Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes where required. If you need any additional support or experience any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£41,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* Free or subsidised travel
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
* Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Herts, AL2 2DZ