Autonomous Planning Lead – Residential Developments

Kitson Associates; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential development firm in the East Midlands is looking for a Planning professional to lead planning strategy across multiple residential developments. You will have the opportunity to influence decision-making, manage applications, and build strong relationships with local authorities. The ideal candidate should have experience in residential planning and a practical, commercially aware approach to securing planning consent. This role offers autonomy and the chance to see projects through from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential planning, whether in a developer, housebuilder, or consultancy setting.
• A practical, commercially aware approach to securing planning consent.
• Enjoys ownership, autonomy and the delivery of planning schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning strategy across multiple residential developments.
• Manage planning applications and reserved matters.
• Support land bids with planning insight and risk assessment.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities and consultants.

Skills

Experience in residential planning

Practical, commercially aware approach

Ownership and autonomy

Job description

A residential development firm in the East Midlands is looking for a Planning professional to lead planning strategy across multiple residential developments. You will have the opportunity to influence decision-making, manage applications, and build strong relationships with local authorities. The ideal candidate should have experience in residential planning and a practical, commercially aware approach to securing planning consent. This role offers autonomy and the chance to see projects through from start to finish.