Planning Manager

Overview

As a Planning Manager within a Plc developer, you will guide planning strategy from land bid through delivery on site. You will lead the planning function within a development team, shaping schemes to secure permissions and discharge conditions for infrastructure. You’ll provide expert advice on government policy and planning legislation to assess site prospects and manage large-scale developments. This role offers scope to lead from identification to implementation, within a growing portfolio and a collaborative, result-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning function from site identification to infrastructure delivery
• Create planning strategies and promote planning applications
• Discharge planning obligations and conditions; monitor progress
• Lead large-scale development projects and manage development control matters
• Line management and leadership within the planning team
• Provide expert knowledge on planning policy and legislation to assess site prospects

Key requirements

• Degree-level education with Town Planning knowledge
• MRTPI accreditation
• Minimum 7 years post-qualification private sector experience in residential development or planning consultancy
• Strong understanding of planning applications, planning obligations, and development control
• Experience managing large-scale development projects and infrastructure delivery
• Proven leadership and ability to work with initiative

• deadline-driven
• proactive
• reliable
• Town Planning expertise
• Planning policy knowledge
• Planning applications and consent processes

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