Land Planner

We are seeking a highly skilled Land Planner to join our team at Tilia Homes, a leading developer of high-quality homes. The successful candidate will be responsible for liaising with external stakeholders, managing planning applications, and supporting the Technical and Commercial Teams.

• Liaising with key external stakeholders, including developer consortiums, housing associations, local planning authorities, and expert consultants.
• Managing the process for planning applications, including condition discharge.
• Supporting the Technical and Commercial Teams with planning information and advice.
• Managing the process for S106 negotiations and monitoring.
• Supporting and delivering presentations to planning committee.
• Completing planning appraisals for immediate land opportunities.
• Identifying strategic land opportunities, negotiating contractual control, and supporting promotion.
• Researching local plans, SHLAA, and land registry to identify suitable longer-term opportunities and their availability.
• Researching the planning history of development sites and providing appropriate advice.
• Evaluating potential sites based on technical and planning constraints.
• Assisting colleagues in the Commercial Department in producing a strategic land appraisal.
• Preparation and review of heads of terms, Investment Committee packs, and legal documentation for strategic land purposes.
• Building effective relationships with landowners, agents, promoters, and competitors.
• Updating vendors and agents on their option land and promotion.
• Assisting in sales of surplus strategic land assets, including self-build plots, and writing sales prospectus.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Land Planner who possesses the following skills and qualifications:

• Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or degree-level qualification in Town and Country Planning.
• Good knowledge of local authority policy requirements.
• Good relationships with relevant local authorities and planning consultants.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Full UK driving license and ability to travel.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.