Planning Manager

Planning Manager

Location: Castle Donington, East Midlands Regional Office

Salary: Competitive  

Hours: Full time, Permanent

At the company, they pride themselves on being an award-winning private housebuilder dedicated to creating beautiful homes and communities across the East of England, the East Midlands and the South West of England.

Their mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to their communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a quality product suitable for everyone.

They are proud of their people, and collaboration and teamwork are key to everything they do. Their Values are at their heart and centre around Trust, Teamwork, Kindness and Passion.

The Role

They are looking for enthusiastic individuals to help them achieve their ambitious growth plans and goals, to be part of their journey and to grow their career along with their success.

As the Planning Manager, you will play a pivotal role in guiding their development projects through the planning process, from initial concept to securing planning consents. This position requires strategic foresight, effective communication skills, and a collaborative approach. Working closely with internal teams, local authorities, and external stakeholders, you will help them to deliver sustainable, high-quality developments that enhance community and environmental value.

Key Responsibilities

Planning Strategy Development:

• Lead and develop the planning strategy for new and existing sites in line with their strategic objectives.
• Provide insights on planning policy changes, potential risks, and opportunities.

Site Assessment and Feasibility Analysis:

• Conduct site assessments to evaluate planning potential and suitability for development, considering sustainability, biodiversity, and community impact.
• Advise on land acquisition decisions by assessing planning risks and opportunities.

Planning Applications and Approvals:

• Manage and coordinate planning applications, ensuring all documentation, consultations, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Liaise with local authorities and stakeholders to facilitate swift approvals, addressing any concerns or feedback in alignment with their goals.

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building:

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with local planning authorities, consultants, and community stakeholders.
• Lead public consultations and community engagement efforts to promote their commitment to community building.

Sustainability and Biodiversity Focus:

• Incorporate their sustainability and biodiversity values into planning proposals, ensuring developments enhance the natural environment.
• Partner with environmental consultants to implement biodiversity strategies, green infrastructure, and eco-friendly designs in planning submissions.

Team Leadership and Mentorship:

• Prepare to lead and mentor future team members by promoting a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and commitment to excellence.
• Foster a collaborative and transparent working environment where ideas are shared, and challenges are solved together.

Project Tracking and Reporting:

• Monitor and report on planning milestones, project timelines, budgets, and key performance indicators.
• Proactively identify issues or delays in the planning process and work with internal teams to address them.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning, Urban Design, Geography, or related field.
• Membership with a professional body (e.g., RTPI) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in planning, preferably in residential development within the UK housebuilding sector.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex planning applications and securing consents.
• Strong understanding of UK planning law, policies, and regulations as they relate to residential development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sustainability and biodiversity principles and how they apply to residential developments.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with an ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate complex issues clearly and diplomatically.
• Customer-focused, with a genuine passion for creating community-driven and customer-centred projects.
• A team player who values integrity, trust, and collaborative work.
• Solution-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• The ability to embrace and role model their company values – Trust, Teamwork, Kindness and Passion.
• A full driving licence and have use of own vehicle for business travel when required.
• Results-oriented, with a focus on achieving planning consents within agreed timelines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring high-quality submissions.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Highly motivated, with a proactive approach to both leadership and individual tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday (pro rata)
• Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opt in - Simply Health Cash Plan.
• House purchase discount scheme.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, then please do not hesitate to apply.

Closing date: 14th February 2025.

This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, and therefore they encourage you to apply for this position as soon as possible.

The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.