Senior Planner - Residential & Strategic Land

Cognisant; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognisant is seeking a RTPI-qualified Senior Planner or Planning Manager to work from Nottingham on residential, strategic land and mixed-use schemes. You will manage planning applications, coordinate consultants and teams, and help move sites through the planning system toward delivery.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years' experience, a strong residential background, and the ability to work across live and emerging sites while engaging with local authorities and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• RTPI qualification and strong knowledge of planning processes.
• Experience with residential development and strategic land projects.
• Ability to manage multiple sites, deadlines and client expectations.
• Excellent communication with authorities, consultants and teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications across residential and mixed-use schemes.
• Supporting the promotion of strategic land.
• Coordinating external planning consultants and project teams.
• Reviewing planning policy and identifying development opportunities.
• Managing planning conditions, obligations and associated agreements.
• Engaging with local authorities and other key stakeholders.

Skills

Planning applications

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

RTPI qualified

Education

RTPI-accredited planning qualification

Job description

Cognisant is seeking a RTPI-qualified Senior Planner or Planning Manager to work from Nottingham on residential, strategic land and mixed-use schemes. You will manage planning applications, coordinate consultants and teams, and help move sites through the planning system toward delivery.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years' experience, a strong residential background, and the ability to work across live and emerging sites while engaging with local authorities and stakeholders.