A leading house builder is looking to appoint an experienced Planning Manager to play a key role in delivering planning permissions across a strategic land portfolio and supporting regional growth targets.
This is a high-impact role, working closely with Land, Design & Technical teams to drive sites through the planning processfrom allocation to consentwhile managing programmes, consultants and key stakeholder relationships.
The Role
Reporting to the Land and Planning Director , you will:
Deliver outline, full and hybrid planning permissions across strategic and immediate land
Provide expert planning advice to support land acquisition and promotion strategies
Lead and manage planning, technical and environmental consultant teams
Coordinate planning applications and representations through all stages of the planning process
Monitor site programmes, managing risks, actions and dependencies to maintain momentum
Liaise with Local Authorities, statutory consultees and external agencies to prioritise delivery
Support negotiations on Section 106 agreements and planning conditions
Develop and implement planning strategies for strategic sites
Prepare regular progress reports, budgets and updates for internal teams and landowners
Present proposals at consultations, committees, appeals and public events as required
Keep abreast of national and local planning policy changes and advise on business impact
Key Relationships
Planning Director & Group Land & Planning Directors
Land & Development teams
Design & Technical teams
Managing Director
Local Authorities, landowners and external consultants
About You
Proven experience in planning delivery within housebuilding, land promotion or development
Strong understanding of the UK planning system, local plans and Section 106 negotiations
Confident managing multiple projects, programmes and consultant teams
Commercially aware, proactive and solutions-focused
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Why Join?
Join a leading house builder with a strong land pipeline
Work on a varied portfolio of strategic and immediate sites
Influence planning strategy at a regional level
Flexible working approach aligned with business objectives
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