Planning Manager | Whiteley, Hampshire | Yes | Full time

FBR Construction Recruitment Ltd; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Housebuilder seeks an experienced Planning Manager/Head of Planning to lead planning strategy across a significant land bank in Hampshire and West Sussex. The role delivers residential sites from initial planning through to consent and implementation.

You will oversee preparation and negotiation of applications, liaise with authorities and stakeholders, and report on progress, budgets and risks to the Land & Planning Director.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' post-qualification planning experience.
• Degree in Urban Planning, Geography or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and residential development.
• Proven experience managing and negotiating planning applications.
• Confident presenting to Planning Committees, Council Officers and members of the public.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercially aware, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Previous team management experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, submission and negotiation of residential planning applications.
• Manage planning strategy across a substantial land portfolio.
• Liaise with Local Planning Authorities, consultants, landowners and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor local planning policy, Local Plan reviews and emerging opportunities.
• Attend Planning Committees, Rights of Way Panels and public consultation meetings.
• Manage planning consultants and external technical professionals.
• Resolve complex planning issues and proactively manage objections.
• Maintain accurate planning records and documentation.
• Report on planning progress, programme, budgets, approvals and risks to the Land & Planning Director.
• Manage and support the planning team.

Skills

Planning strategy

Negotiating planning apps

Stakeholder management

Presenting to committees

Team management

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Urban Planning / Geography / related

Job description

Planning Manager / Head of Planning

Hampshire & West Sussex | Private Housebuilder | Permanent

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning Manager / Head of Planning to join an established private housebuilder with a significant land bank across Hampshire and West Sussex.

This is a senior role responsible for leading planning strategy and delivering residential sites from initial planning through to implementable consent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, submission and negotiation of residential planning applications.
• Manage planning strategy across a substantial land portfolio.
• Liaise with Local Planning Authorities, consultants, landowners and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor local planning policy, Local Plan reviews and emerging opportunities.
• Attend Planning Committees, Rights of Way Panels and public consultation meetings.
• Manage planning consultants and external technical professionals.
• Resolve complex planning issues and proactively manage objections.
• Maintain accurate planning records and documentation.
• Report on planning progress, programme, budgets, approvals and risks to the Land & Planning Director.
• Manage and support the planning team.

About You

• Minimum 8 years' post-qualification planning experience.
• Degree in Urban Planning, Geography or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and residential development.
• Proven experience managing and negotiating planning applications.
• Confident presenting to Planning Committees, Council Officers and members of the public.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercially aware, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Previous team management experience would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

A fantastic chance to join a successful private housebuilder with a strong land pipeline, offering genuine responsibility and the opportunity to influence planning strategy and the delivery of residential developments across Hampshire and West Sussex.