Planning Manager

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful developer is seeking a Planning Manager (residential) to lead planning applications for housing developments in Devon and Somerset. This role involves managing external consultants, working on planning appeals, and requires strong problem-solving skills along with local authority knowledge. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in residential planning and the capability to challenge decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience with residential planning applications, particularly 'change of use'.
• Strong understanding of local authority policies.
• Ability to manage external consultants effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead on submission and preparation of planning applications.
• Manage and monitor external consultants for planning applications.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and provide strategic advice.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Excellent written communication

Problem-solving

Local authority policies

Education

Relevant town and planning degree

Job description

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Are you an experienced residential planner, with a proven background delivering applications for medium to large scale housing developments?

Are you looking for a secure and long-term role with a company who are committed to delivering new homes in the Devon and Somerset area for the foreseeable future?

Working for a privately owned and successful developer in Exeter, who have a new requirement for a residential planner to join them! Now is a great time to join due to recent positive changes and an exciting land bank ahead!

Reporting to the director you will lead on the submission and preparation of new plannings applications, directly or via external consultants, work on reserve matters and largely change of use applications whilst running appeals. You will instruct, manage and monitor external consultants for general planning applications and also appeals whilst overseeing. Work collaboratively with internal and external teams and advise on planning options and strategic feasibility. Experience in all of the above is required particularly ‘change of use’ apps!

Ideally you will be a member of RPTI or relevant town and planning degree, but this is not essential. Strong Planning knowledge is required and to be well versed in the system as well as local authority policies. Excellent written and verbal communication. Established connections and contacts within the local network. You will have the capability to challenge planning views and decisions. A natural problem solver who is able to prioritise and multitask, whilst adding value to the immediate and wider teams.

Both developer, consultancy and local authority backgrounds will be considered. A highly competitive salary is on offer which will DOE, along with a lucrative package and benefits!

Job Title: Planning Manager (residential)