Planner

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder seeks to fill a planning role involving the management of applications and community engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with authorities and contribute to both immediate and long-term planning projects. This position supports hybrid working and offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Company car or cash allowance

Annual health assessment

26 days’ holiday

Flexible benefits package

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in managing planning applications and community engagement.
• Ability to liaise effectively with planning authorities.
• Knowledge of planning documentation and technical information.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day promotion of planning applications.
• Prepare and submit planning documentation and technical information.
• Undertake community engagement activities and coordinate external consultants.

Skills

Project Management

Community Engagement

Stakeholder Liaison

Job description

Job Description

Planning Role Overview

Our Planning teams manage all aspects of the planning process, from influencing policy and promoting strategic land to managing applications and community engagement. In a dynamic planning environment, we work closely with local authorities, stakeholders, and internal teams across land, technical, commercial, and sales functions.

In this role, you'll contribute to identifying land opportunities, developing planning strategies, managing consultants, and preparing and submitting planning applications. You’ll also monitor progress, liaise with planning authorities and consultees, and help deliver both immediate and long-term planning projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day promotion of planning applications
• Prepare and submit planning documentation and technical information
• Liaise with planning authorities and statutory consultees
• Coordinate external consultants and internal teams
• Support enhancements to existing sites via planning routes
• Undertake community engagement activities
• Promote and uphold Group values and procedures

Why Join Us?

This is the UK’s most awarded 5-star housebuilder, recognised for delivering high-quality homes across . They foster innovation, customer focus, and a diverse, inclusive working culture. Theyoffer tailored opportunities for professionals at all stages, including ex-Forces personnel.

This business supports hybrid working, promoting a balance between office, site, and remote work where appropriate. Their commitment to means your talent and drive, not your background, will shape your career.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary & bonus scheme
• Private medical cover (single)
• Company car or cash allowance
• Annual health assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (rising with service)
• Flexible benefits package
• Enhanced family-friendly policies

To apply for this position, please send your CV to [e-mail]

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