Planning Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading developer in Devon and Somerset is seeking an experienced Planning Manager (residential) to join their team. This role involves preparing and submitting planning applications for large scale housing developments, as well as managing consultants and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have solid planning knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex planning concerns. A competitive salary and benefits package are being offered for this secure, long-term position.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing planning applications and managing consultants.
• Strong knowledge of local authority policies and planning systems.
• Ability to challenge planning views and decisions, established local connections.

Responsibilities

• Lead on submission and preparation of planning applications.
• Manage external consultants for planning applications and appeals.
• Advise on planning options and strategic feasibility.

Skills

Planning Knowledge

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Town and Planning Degree

Job description

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Are you an experienced residential planner, with a proven background delivering applications for medium to large scale housing developments?

Are you looking for a secure and long-term role with a company who are committed to delivering new homes in the Devon and Somerset area for the foreseeable future?

Working for a privately owned and successful developer in Exeter, who have a new requirement for a residential planner to join them! Now is a great time to join due to recent positive changes and an exciting land bank ahead!

Reporting to the director you will lead on the submission and preparation of new plannings applications, directly or via external consultants, work on reserve matters and largely change of use applications whilst running appeals. You will instruct, manage and monitor external consultants for general planning applications and also appeals whilst overseeing. Work collaboratively with internal and external teams and advise on planning options and strategic feasibility. Experience in all of the above is required particularly ‘change of use’ apps!

Ideally you will be a member of RPTI or relevant town and planning degree, but this is not essential. Strong Planning knowledge is required and to be well versed in the system as well as local authority policies. Excellent written and verbal communication. Established connections and contacts within the local network. You will have the capability to challenge planning views and decisions. A natural problem solver who is able to prioritise and multitask, whilst adding value to the immediate and wider teams.

Both developer, consultancy and local authority backgrounds will be considered. A highly competitive salary is on offer which will DOE, along with a lucrative package and benefits!

Job Title: Planning Manager (residential)