Senior Planning Manager

Our Planning teams manage the spectrum of areas of the planning system on behalf of the Company. In an ever-changing planning environment, our teams have experience in influencing he formation of planning policy, strategic land promotion, handling the development management process and implementing community engagement strategies.

Depending on the position within the team, you may be working on the identification of future land acquisition opportunities, devising planning strategies, managing consultant development teams, drafting the statements required for the submission of planning applications and delivering immediate or long term planning projects on a variety of scales. As part of this process, you will be involved in partnership working and liaison with a variety of planning authorities, local stakeholders and local residents.

Reporting to the Development Director or Technical Director, to manage the planning team (Planning Managers and Planners) alongside all divisional planning applications and land promotions and provide the management for all planning matters for the Land/Development department and to assist Technical Department in clearance of conditions when required. Drive the timely achievement of planning to assist the Division in achievement of Land acquisition targets.

You will be expected to:

• Line Management responsibility for the planning team (Planning Managers and Planners)
• Oversee and drive forward the successful preparation, submission, promotion and delivery of Planning Applications on behalf of the Division
• Providing advice to the Land and Technical teams on identified housing sites e.g. carrying out site investigations, producing and interpreting planning reports, pulling together planning packs
• Monitoring progress of planning status of all Local Authorities LDFs within the division
• Managing all external consultants involved in the planning applications/promotions
• Liaising with Council Planning Offices and undertaking community engagements including attending meetings with public and private sector bodies in order to deliver the Divisions planning targets
• Negotiating S106 terms with LA's, solicitors and Barristers
• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures
• Oversee and progress the Divisions existing strategic land portfolio, seek out and negotiate new strategic land logistics opportunities and provide assessments of the prospects of successful delivery through the planning system
• Brief and inform Landowners and their Agents of ongoing actions, undertaking and managing the due diligence procedures with external Consultants, as well as ensuring appropriate and robust submissions to all stages of the plan-making process.

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• The candidate will be a strong leader, team player and with good presentational skills. They will have the confidence to attend and lead meetings and work alone when the need arises.
• Potential Director material, either now or within 2 years.
• RTPI and/or RICS accreditation, over 10 years' experience with a local authority, house builder or private consultancy.
• A clear understanding of the Section 106 process.
• Experience in planning policy/DC and project management.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work on their own initiative, self-manage and prioritise own workload and manage a team.

We've been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That's more than any other major housebuilder. It's because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Family Cover
• Company Car or Cash Allowance
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies