Planning Manager

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in Newport is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to oversee applications and engage with stakeholders. The role involves managing planning processes, preparing reports, and leading negotiations. The ideal candidate has strong experience in planning and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Company car or cash allowance

Private medical cover and health assessment

26 days’ holiday

Flexible benefits package

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Strong experience in planning applications and promotions.
• Ability to manage consultants and budgets effectively.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative approach with confidence in stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications from submission through to decision and implementation.
• Preparing site appraisals and reports to support new land opportunities.
• Drafting planning statements, conditions discharge, and S106 submissions.
• Overseeing external consultants and planning budgets.
• Monitoring local planning policy and advising on its impact.
• Leading stakeholder engagement with LPAs, councillors, statutory bodies, and the public.
• Negotiating planning and legal agreements.

Skills

Planning applications experience

Budget management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning Manager to join a leading housebuilder, working across a diverse portfolio of projects from strategic land promotion to immediate planning applications.

You’ll play a key role in shaping planning strategies, securing consents, and driving land acquisition and delivery targets. This role offers the chance to work on projects at varying scales, with extensive engagement across local authorities, stakeholders, and communities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing planning applications from submission through to decision and implementation
• Preparing site appraisals and reports to support new land opportunities
• Drafting planning statements, conditions discharge, and S106 submissions
• Overseeing external consultants and planning budgets
• Monitoring local planning policy and advising on its impact
• Leading stakeholder engagement, including with LPAs, councillors, statutory bodies, and the public
• Negotiating planning and legal agreements

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience in planning applications and promotions
• Ability to manage consultants and budgets effectively
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A collaborative approach with confidence in stakeholder engagement

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Company car or cash allowance
• Private medical cover and annual health assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (increasing with service)
• Flexible benefits package
• Hybrid working options and a supportive, inclusive culture

To apply, please send your CV to [emailprotected] or contact Natalie Oakley on 07812 993513 for a confidential conversation.

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