Strategic Planner

TipTopJob; Crewe by Farndon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable family-run company seeks a Strategic Planner to join their team in Crewe, Cheshire. This role focuses on developing and promoting land opportunities within the UK planning system. The candidate will collaborate with the Technical Director, managing various strategic projects in residential and commercial schemes, while also ensuring compliance with local planning policies. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Early finish on Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contributions and incentive package

Free on-site parking

Long service awards

Pet-friendly office

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant planning experience required.
• Strong understanding of UK planning system essential.
• Good knowledge of renewable energy sector planning considerations advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver planning strategies for land opportunities.
• Manage relationships with consultants and technical specialists.
• Conduct planning appraisals for new land opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Ability

Organizational Skills

Education

RTPI-accredited degree in town planning or related discipline

Job description

Location: Crewe, Cheshire

Salary: Competitive, A GBP 50,000 : A GBP 60,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Our client is a privately:owned, family run company, and has a diverse portfolio covering residential, healthcare, office, leisure, employment, and retail property schemes. With 25 years of expertise in land promotion, planning, and development, they work collaboratively with local authorities, landowners, and end users to bring forward high:quality schemes that meet the evolving needs of local communities.

Theyre looking for a talented and motivated Strategic Planner to join their growing team, based at their head office in Crewe, Cheshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the planning and delivery of strategic residential, mixed:use, healthcare, and commercial schemes that help meet the evolving needs of communities across the UK.

The Role

In this role, youll work closely with the Technical Director to promote a portfolio of long: and short:term land opportunities through the planning system.

Youll play a key part in preparing and delivering planning strategies, responding to Local Plans, managing consultants, and helping bring forward high:quality developments from early:stage site assessments through to planning consent.

Duties Include

• Undertaking initial planning appraisals for new land opportunities
• Preparing and supporting planning promotion strategies for sites at various stages of the Local Plan process
• Reviewing and responding to Local Plan consultations, call:for:sites, and housing supply evidence
• Drafting and coordinating the submission of Local Plan representations and planning applications
• Managing relationships with planning consultants and technical specialists
• Supporting budget management and coordinating consultant deliverables
• Assisting with landowner communications and internal site tracking
• Keeping abreast of changes in planning policy and best practice guidance
• Supporting the wider land and planning team to identify new opportunities
  
  

Essential

Skills and Qualifications

• RTPI:accredited degree in town planning or a related discipline
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a planning role (from consultancy, housebuilding, land promotion, or local authority)
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system, including Local Plan processes and the planning application process for large:scale residential and care home developments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail and strong analytical ability
• Strong organisational skills and a collaborative mindset
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites and meetings as required
  
  

Desirable

• Actively working toward RTPI chartered status (or already chartered)
• Experience preparing Local Plan representations, call:for:sites submissions, and outline or hybrid planning applications
• Experience working on projects within the renewable energy sector and a good understanding of planning considerations related to energy infrastructure (e.g. solar farms, battery storage, wind)
• Strong research and policy analysis capabilities
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience (A GBP 50K : A GBP 60k)
• 37.5:hour week with flexible working hours between 8:00am : 6:00pm
• Early finish on Fridays
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contributions and incentive package
• Free on:site parking
• Long service awards, including additional holiday entitlement
• Pet:friendly office and a collaborative, welcoming culture
  
  

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

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