Planning & Development Manager

GraceCart.com; Reading; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Planning & Development Manager to join their dynamic team in Reading. In this pivotal role, you will oversee exciting planning and development projects that encompass minerals and waste planning, renewable energy, and commercial developments. Your expertise will guide the management of planning applications and ensure compliance with regulatory activities while identifying new development opportunities. This role offers a supportive environment for career advancement, along with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are ready to take the next step in your planning career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company car

Discretionary company bonuses

Pension scheme with life insurance

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional membership support

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or qualification recognized by the RTPI or RICS.
• Minimum two years’ planning experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning applications and deliver planning consents.
• Identify development opportunities and secure necessary consents.

Skills

Planning Experience

Project Management

Sustainability Knowledge

Development Opportunities Identification

Education

RTPI and/or RICS-accredited degree

MRTPI and/or MRICS qualified (or working towards)

Job description

Salary: Up to £46,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Working hours: 37.5 per week - 9am-5.30pm, Mon-Fri

Do you hold a relevant degree or other qualification recognised by the RTPI or RICS (or are working towards), have at least two years’ planning experience and an interest in all aspects of planning and development, including industrial, commercial, minerals and waste? Are you looking to take the next step in your planning career? As Planning & Development Manager you will strengthen our Beenham office Estates team, which manages our large and diverse property portfolio, including industrial, agricultural, residential, leisure and commercial assets.

What you’ll be doing as Planning & Development Manager
You will be involved in a variety of exciting planning and development projects, ranging from (but not limited to!) minerals and waste planning, renewable energy, sustainability, and commercial development projects. You will deliver planning consents, project-manage large and small-scale planning applications, and manage early-stage development activities to both support operational teams and create increasing value from the estate.

Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will:

1. Regularly visit sites to discuss and identify development opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity.
2. Identify development opportunities in the non-operational commercial estate.
3. Secure the legal agreements and statutory consents necessary to enable development.
4. Develop early-stage scheme designs, commission investigations and lead internal and external teams to undertake and manage planning applications, EIAs, Appeals, Local Development Framework submissions and other land-use regulatory activities.

What you’ll need

1. RTPI and/or RICS-accredited degree
2. RTPI (MRTPI) and/or RICS (MRICS) qualified (or working towards)
3. A full valid driving licence is a must for regular visits to sites and attendance at public liaison events

Why Grundon – and what’s in it for you
Grundon’s continued success is largely due to its innovative and forward-thinking approach, not least in seizing creative opportunities for future growth. We believe in nurturing talent and offer plenty of training and professional development opportunities. As Planning & Development Manager you can expect a perks and benefits package that includes:

1. Company car
2. Discretionary company bonuses
3. Pension scheme (you contribute 5% of pay, Grundon matches this) with life insurance cover
4. 30 days’ annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days' holiday
5. Professional membership (e.g. RICS, RTPI) support

Ready to join us?
We interview as soon as strong applications come in, so don’t wait – apply now to become our next Planning & Development Manager and start your journey with a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Click apply now – we look forward to hearing from you!
(Please note: No agencies)