Planning Manager

Hunter Dunning Limited; Fareham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing developer in Fareham is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join their team. You will prepare planning applications, manage submissions, and build key stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in planning consultancy or local authority, with a degree in a relevant field. The role offers a salary range of £45,000 - £65,000 and various benefits including annual leave and healthcare schemes.

Benefits

21 - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Group healthcare scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in planning consultancy or local authority.
• Experience liaising with local councils.
• Strong understanding of planning regulations and processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals.
• Manage planning submissions and maintain accurate records.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Industry experience

Planning process knowledge

Public liaison

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in planning, urban planning, geography, or similar

Job description

Planning Manager Job in Fareham, Hampshire

Planning Manager available with a housing developer based in Hampshire. Working as part of a planning team and involved in schemes ranging up to 200 units across the region. They are open to applicants with a background in development, consultancy or local authority. Offering up to £65,000 plus benefits!

Founded over twenty years ago, this independent housebuilder is known for delivering high-quality, affordable homes across the Hampshire, Surrey, and Sussex regions. With projects ranging up to 200 units, they also engage in future land promotion initiatives, ensuring a dynamic and varied workload.

To support their continued growth, they are expanding their Planning team and seeking an experienced Planning Manager. This role is suited to professionals with at least five years of post-graduate experience in a planning consultancy, local authority, or residential development setting. The position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, contributing to long-term local development.

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and related documentation
• Manage planning submissions and maintain accurate records
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Represent the company at Planning Committees and public consultations
• Monitor and review local planning policies and updates
• Conduct research to support planning applications and policy analysis
• Coordinate with external consultants and evaluate their contributions
• Maintain records of public consultations and planning decisions
• Collaborate with the planning team to support project development.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in planning, urban planning, geography, or similar
• 5+ years of industry experience
• Experience liaising with local councils and contacts in the region
• Strong knowledge of the planning process, regulations, and appeals process
• Able to liaise with the public and council in forums
• MRTPI is desirable.

What you get back

• Salary of £45,000 - £65,000
• 21 - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, depending on seniority
• Christmas shutdown (allocation from annual leave)
• Office hours of 9am - 5pm
• On-site parking
• Group healthcare scheme, and more.

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.