Planning Manager

Meridian Business Support; East Grinstead; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company car

Hybrid working

Discretionary bonus

Private health scheme

Retail discounts

Holidays and gym

Training courses assistance

Job summary

Meridian Business Support Ltd is seeking a Planning Manager to drive redevelopment projects and advise on planning matters across the UK. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, including pre-application work and liaison with LPAs.

The successful candidate will have a Town Planning degree and MRPTI membership, with strong knowledge of planning systems and Biodiversity Net Gain. Hybrid working, an excellent pension, and car benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Town Planning required.
• MRPTI membership essential for this opportunity.
• Strong working knowledge of Town and Country Planning system and Biodiversity Net Gain.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice and guidance internally on development, redevelopment, change of use and alternative use projects.
• Taking ownership of the day-to-day management of projects.
• Preparing pre-application consultation briefs to LPAs and attending meetings with related officers.
• Preparing and submitting appraisals, statements and applications for projects, changes of use and Certificates of Lawfulness.
• Selecting and managing relationships with external advisors and specialist consultants.
• Preparing objections to proposals on neighbouring properties.
• Monitoring local plans to assess the impact on sites.
• Attending site and review meetings when needed.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Town Planning degree

MRPTI membership

Job description

Would you like a Planning Manager opportunity where you will be THE expert for an award winning business and get to see things through to completion - making an impact on a variety of construction and development projects nationally? Would you like a role that offers hybrid working and benefits including car allowance or company car as well as a very attractive pension package?

An exciting, Planning Manager opportunity has arisen at our client, a well-established, industry leading membership organisation where you will be responsible for advising on all related matters for the future redevelopment and improvement of a portfolio of sites across the UK, overseeing and being the \"go-to\" person for person for the Estates Team on the process end-to-end. Your role could also see you involved in the acquisition of new sites, looking at the potential before the purchase, as well as being involved in the disposal of sites the business want to sell on.

As a Planning Manager your new role will involve:

• Providing advice and guidance internally on various projects including development, redevelopment, change of use and alternative use
• Taking ownership of the day-to-day management of projects
• Preparing pre-application consultation briefs to LPAs and attending meetings with related officers
• Preparing and submitting appraisals, statements and applications for projects, changes of use and Certificates of Lawfulness
• Selecting and managing the relationships with external advisors and specialist consultants
• Preparing objections to proposals on neighbouring properties
• Monitoring local plans to assess the impact on sites
• Attending site and review meetings when needed

There will also be the chance to travel to sites to see the impact of your work which will involve travel up to a couple of times per month (with possibly an overnight stay).

I am very interested in speaking with candidates who have experience working as a Planning Manager, Lead; Senior Planner; or Project Planner on (ideally) commercial or rural construction / development projects - either in-house, for an LPA or at a consultancy. An accredited degree in Town Planning (or similar) and being a Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRPTI) is essential for this opportunity alongside a strong working knowledge of the Town and Country Planning system and Biodiversity Net Gain (and the implications).

Salary for this position 64,000 - 66,950 (depending on level of experience), plus car allowance of 870 per month or company car

Benefits include:

• Car allowance or company car
• discretionary bonus
• hybrid working
• discounts on retail
• holidays and gym
• assistance towards training courses
• private health scheme and more!

If you drive there is some free parking and some can also be found a short walk from the office; but if you don't want to drive, their office is located within 5 minutes walk from the train station - so very easy to get to!