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) |
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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 | Leading Self |
Communicate well and collaborate | Leading Self |
Be passionate about customers | Leading Self |
Develop good relations and act with integrity | Leading Self |
Internal Applicants – Please inform your Line Manager if you wish to apply for this role |
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