Planner - Housing Developments

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in housebuilding seeks a Planner to work closely with various teams to secure land and manage planning permissions. The role will involve assessing planning risks and maintaining relationships with local authorities. Candidates should hold a degree in Town & Country Planning and demonstrate strong collaborative skills.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Car Allowance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

26 days holiday plus additional bank holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Degree in Town & Country Planning or RTPI member.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Office tools.
• Good knowledge of local authority policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning process to achieve permissions.
• Provide town planning advice to various departments.
• Oversee and manage the Project Planning Team.

Skills

Collaboration

Planning

Risk Assessment

Communication

IT Skills

Education

Degree in Town & Country Planning

Membership of RTPI

Job description

Job Description

Tilia Homes is an ambitious, customer-focused housebuilder committed to putting people and the planet at the heart of everything we do. We strive to deliver the highest standards in design, build quality, and customer service. We are seeking talented and enthusiastic individuals who share this passion to join our team.

Our benefits package includes:

• Bonus Scheme
• Car Allowance
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• 26 days holiday plus additional bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

We currently have a vacancy for a Planner.

Aim of the role

The Planner will work closely with Design, Land, Partnerships, and Technical teams to secure new development land, deliver planning permissions for residential development, and manage trackers related to planning consents and s106 agreements.

Key duties include:

• Progressing and managing the planning process to achieve planning permission within appropriate timeframes.
• Providing town planning advice and coordinating with various departments to assist with land purchase and planning matters.
• Assessing planning risks prior to land purchase.
• Overseeing and managing the Project Planning Team.
• Investigating development potential and risks for each opportunity.
• Managing external consultants as appropriate.
• Considering all planning issues related to land, including archaeological, ecological, highways, services, TIA’s, EIA’s, BNG, etc.
• Instructing and liaising with solicitors for planning documentation such as S106 agreements.
• Coordinating and managing public exhibitions and presentations for strategic land and planning applications.
• Attending meetings with Parish Councils and other bodies as needed.
• Responding to Committee agendas/reports and representing the company at planning committees.
• Collaborating with architects on feasibility schemes for strategic opportunities.
• Attending site meetings as required.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of planning matters and providing advice.
• Preparing project development assessments.
• Coordinating planning appeals with the Development Director to ensure effective management.

Candidate requirements:

• Member of RTPI or degree in Town & Country Planning.
• Good knowledge of local authority policies.
• Strong relationships with local authorities and planning consultants.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Full UK driving license and ability to travel.
• Proficient in IT skills, including Office, Word, and Excel.

Tilia Homes operates across four regions in England, committed to making a positive impact in local communities. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and diverse employer, dedicated to building careers and communities.