Planning Manager

Company: Taylor Wimpey
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Job Description:

Position Title:

Planning Manager

Date Finalised/Last Reviewed:

18/06/24

Function:

Land & Planning

Reports to:

Land & Planning Director and Senior Technical Manager and/or Technical Director as required

Direct Reports:

Management Trainees/ Graduates (as appropriate)

 

Job summary/purpose:

  • Lead on the submission and negotiation of planning applications and conditions including S106 agreements and viability models.
  • Inform planning strategy, timelines and complete relevant trackers.
  • Brief and instruct the planning consultants as appropriate.
  • Support Technical with the management of external consultants and the application workstreams.
  • Prepare and complete planning reports and supporting documents for LPEs and submissions.
  • Review and advise on local policies/ guidance.
  • Manage and co-ordinate the public consultation process and stakeholder engagement.
  • Fulfill the obligations of the planning parts of the Operating Framework ensuring relevant milestones and key meetings are attended.
  • Liaise successfully with other teams within the BU, particularly technical, to manage schemes from initial identification to acquisition and beyond.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Select and manage consultants in the preparation of planning applications and appeals
  • Identify suitable opportunities to meet business strategy
  • Develop a good knowledge of the geographical area and build a network of strong relationships with key contacts
  • Have an in depth knowledge and clear understanding of the continually evolving planning system
  • Deliver projects on time and in compliance with fee budgets
  • Understand the importance of viability in the negotiation and delivery of development
  • Consider placemaking and the customer throughout the planning process

Key business relationships:

  • Internal: Land/ Planning and Technical, Other BU functions – Legal / Sales / Commercial / Production / Finance, Strategic Land
  • External: Planning Officers and Members, Landowners and Property Agents, Local Stakeholders, Planning and Associated consultants, Engineers, Architects, Solicitors

What are the measures of success for this position?

  • Delivering Successful planning outcomes inline with timscales agreed with BU management team  
  • Development of strong relationships with key contacts, both internal and external
  • Supporting the acquisition of suitable land on favourable terms, to meet the business strategy

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements, Education                                                              Required/Preferred

Degree qualification in a relevant subject or where transferable skills can be demonstrated

Required

MRTPI or MRICS qualification

Preferred

Experience with another Developer/ Housebuilder, Planning Consultancy or Local Government

Required

A full driving licence.

Required

Desire to build experience of land acquisition and planning management

Preferred

Key Competencies:

Make informed decisions

Leading Self

Be well planned and organised

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Communicate well and collaborate

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Be passionate about customers

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Develop good relations and act with integrity

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Internal Applicants – Please inform your Line Manager if you wish to apply for this role

      

 

 

Posted: September 5th, 2024