Head of Planning – Residential Development Strategy

FBR Construction Recruitment; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

FBR Construction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Planning Manager / Head of Planning to lead strategy across a substantial land portfolio in Hampshire and West Sussex, delivering residential sites from initial planning to consent.

The successful candidate will manage the planning team, liaise with Local Planning Authorities and stakeholders, present to committees, and drive planning performance while maintaining records and reporting to the Land & Planning Director.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' post-qualification planning experience.
• Degree in Urban Planning, Geography or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and residential development.
• Proven experience managing and negotiating planning applications.
• Confident presenting to Planning Committees, Council Officers and members of the public.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercially aware, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, submission and negotiation of residential planning applications.
• Manage planning strategy across a substantial land portfolio.
• Liaise with Local Planning Authorities, consultants, landowners and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor local planning policy, Local Plan reviews and emerging opportunities.
• Attend Planning Committees, Rights of Way Panels and public consultation meetings.
• Manage planning consultants and external technical professionals.
• Resolve complex planning issues and proactively manage objections.
• Maintain accurate planning records and documentation.
• Report on planning progress, programme, budgets, approvals and risks to the Land & Planning Director.
• Manage and support the planning team.

Skills

Planning leadership

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Urban Planning or Geography

Job description

FBR Construction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Planning Manager / Head of Planning to lead strategy across a substantial land portfolio in Hampshire and West Sussex, delivering residential sites from initial planning to consent.

The successful candidate will manage the planning team, liaise with Local Planning Authorities and stakeholders, present to committees, and drive planning performance while maintaining records and reporting to the Land & Planning Director.