Planning Manager

TAYLOR WIMPEY; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned homebuilder in Brentwood is seeking a Planning Manager responsible for leading planning applications and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a planning-related subject and at least five years of experience in planning and development. This role offers numerous benefits including excellent retail discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent retail discounts

Company funded life insurance

Private healthcare

Pension scheme with contributions

Discounted house purchase scheme

Car leasing scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience with a Planning and Development background.
• Must be MRTPI qualified.
• Experience with another developer or Planning Consultancy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Manage consultant teams and coordinate project delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders and community for planning applications.

Skills

Project management skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Planning-related subject

Job description

Overview

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job Summary

As a Planning Manager you will be responsible for leading on the preparation, submission and negotiation of planning applications including S106 agreements and viability models. To be successful within the role of a Planning Manager you must liaise with key stakeholders within the business to manage schemes from identification through the planning process and beyond. The purpose of the role will report to the Land, Planning and Technical Director and will engage with the community, third party landowners and stakeholders during the planning process. The post holder will also lead on the preparation, submission and negotiation of planning applications including S106 agreements and viability models as well as overseeing the relevant discharge of planning conditions and Section 106 processes, including compliance with planning obligations. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to manage an external consultant team and work proactively with local planning authorities to deliver a first class service to the business.

Primary Responsibilities

• Scope, tender, appoint the appropriate consultant team required to prepare a successful application and appeals.
• Effectively manage the external consultant team and track professional fees against the project fee budgets.
• Deliver projects on time by demonstrating project management skills and coordination.
• Contribute to technical reports and commenting on relevant plans and documents.
• Securing planning approval for well-designed schemes by demonstrating a strong narrative in line with the latest national planning guidance.
• Engage with all parts of the business to ensure planning applications are optimised and meet the needs of our customers and all areas of the business.
• Manage community engagement on planning applications.

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• A degree qualification in a Planning-related subject or where transferrable skills can be demonstrated
• At least five years’ experience with a Planning and Development background and be MRTPI qualified.
• Experience with another developer/housebuilder or Planning Consultancy would be desirable.

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.