Strategic Planning Manager – Land & Development

Persimmon plc; Portishead; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover

Contributory Pension

Bonus

Employee Benefits Platform

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Persimmon plc is seeking a Graduate Planner / Planning Manager to join the Land Team. The role focuses on delivering high standards of planning and development appraisals, applications, and appeals for residential sites, both immediate and strategic, across the region.

You will produce site assessments, manage planning applications, and liaise with diverse stakeholders to secure positive planning consents while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to regional development strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning policy/local plan/strategic land.
• Ability to adapt to change and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Produce site assessments and planning appraisals for immediate and strategic sites.
• Prepare and manage Outline/Full and Reserved Matters planning applications and discharge of conditions.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including Local Planning Authorities and consultants.
• Prepare Design & Access Statements and other planning documents to support applications.
• Mentor and train junior team members; provide senior input to regional planning strategy.

Skills

Planning policy

Local Plan

Strategic land

Adaptability

Mentoring junior team

Education

RTPI-accredited degree

Planning degree

Job description

Persimmon plc is seeking a Graduate Planner / Planning Manager to join the Land Team. The role focuses on delivering high standards of planning and development appraisals, applications, and appeals for residential sites, both immediate and strategic, across the region.

You will produce site assessments, manage planning applications, and liaise with diverse stakeholders to secure positive planning consents while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to regional development strategies.