Planning Manager

Medirest Signature; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Planning Manager to drive land acquisition and planning strategy in the region. The role entails working closely with stakeholders to ensure successful project development and compliance with planning legislation. Ideal candidates are experienced, collaborative leaders with strong commercial acumen. This position is key for facilitating regional growth and aligning with budget forecasts.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in planning and land acquisition.
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of NPPF and planning legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Land and Partnerships Director in delivering regional business plans.
• Source and manage land and partnership opportunities.
• Work with external and internal stakeholders on planning matters.

Skills

Financial acumen

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Collaboration

Influencing

Education

Experience in housebuilding/consultancy

Understanding of the planning process

Job description

Main purpose of the role

The main purpose of the Senior Planning Manager is to support the Land and Partnerships Director in the delivery of the regional business plan and land acquisition strategy for the region ensuring focus on planning strategy and delivery in accordance with the pre-development programme and enabling start on sites in line with Cap Ex forecasts and budgets.

The successful candidate will work to pro-actively source, manage and progress land and partnership opportunities for the Regional Business to facilitate delivery of the Regional growth plans.

The Senior Planning Manager will be the key point of contact and take ownership for all planning matters in the region, including working with external stakeholders such as appointed planning consultants and Local Authorities, and internal stakeholders, leading on the planning element in Senior Leadership meetings and providing regular updates on existing land holdings and proposed future land purchases.

HS&S Responsibilities

To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards.

Skills, knowledge & experience

We are looking for someone who embodies our Keepmoat values; astraightforwardexperienced Planning professional with strong financial and commercial acumen. Motivated and enthusiastic, they will becreativeand used to working in a flexible and agile way within a senior Planning role to ensure we meet business outcomes. They will becollaborativewith the ability to influence senior decision makers and present confidently at key meetings. Apassionateleader with the ability to manage effectively across functional teams to motivate them to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will have significant experience within a similar role in the housebuilding/consultancy industry, with proven experience in planning and land acquisition, strong understanding of the planning process, the NPPF and planning legislation.