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Job Title: Town Planner or Planning Manager
Location: Glasgow
Salary: Competitive, DOE
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Town Planner or Planning Manager to join a successful Land and Planning Team in West Scotland. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional looking to take the next step in their career within a leading UK housebuilder.
What is the Role?As part of a small but dynamic team, the successful candidate will handle a variety of planning applications of varying scales and complexity. Responsibilities will span the entire planning process, from policy and promotional work to development management and site delivery.
Key Responsibilities:- Produce planning assessments for new site appraisals.- Lead on planning applications, including Outline, Full, and Reserved Matters, as well as discharging planning conditions and negotiating S75 agreements.- Oversee masterplanning of new sites and liaise with layout designers, engineers, and external consultants.- Prepare and commission planning statements and various technical documents to support applications.- Organise and attend stakeholder/public consultation events with professionalism.- Coordinate responses to consultations on new and emerging local and national planning policies.- Assist the Managing Director in key business decisions and represent the team in regular regional meetings.- Mentor and train junior team members.
What is Needed?- Previous experience in development management or planning, ideally within a Local Authority, Planning Consultancy, or with a Housebuilder/Developer.- A Degree or Masters in Planning with RTPI accreditation and a comprehensive understanding of planning.- Strong adaptability and the ability to work accurately under pressure.- Proactive approach with a willingness to take initiative.- Excellent verbal communication skills.- A full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer?- Competitive salary (dependent on experience).- Company car or car allowance.- Pension plan.- Life assurance.- Bonus structure.- Healthcare benefits.
Joining this team offers a chance to explore a future filled with opportunities for growth and development through industry-leading training and clearly defined career paths. This is a place where hard work and team spirit lead to real satisfaction and rewards.
For more information or to express your interest, please contact Sofia Conte at or call .
This is a permanent position, and the company is operating as an employer in respect to this role
