Planning Managers

5 days ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Thomas Gray Full time

Our client is a forward-thinking UK homebuilder committed to creating sustainable, high-quality communities across the Midlands. They are seeking two Planning Managers, one for East and the other for West Midlands, to drive all project-specific planning activities from land acquisition and site promotion through to delivery, ensuring each development progresses efficiently and reflects the company's vision for thoughtful, long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement planning strategies for newly acquired and existing sites.
  • Project manage the planning promotion of sites from inception through to delivery, including the preparation and timely submission of planning applications.
  • Lead on Reserved Matters applications, Section 106 negotiations, and the discharge of planning conditions and obligations.
  • Support the promotion and delivery of strategic land sites to sustain long-term regional growth.
  • Prepare or assist with planning inputs for land bids and acquisition appraisals.
  • Manage external project teams, including consultants, planning advisors, and legal representatives.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with key external stakeholders.
  • Manage project-specific planning budgets to ensure best value.
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of, and compliance with, relevant company policies, legislation, and planning regulations.
  • Operate with autonomy while contributing to a connected, collaborative planning team across both regions.

Qualifications & Experience

  • RTPI-accredited degree with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience.
  • Chartered Member of the RTPI (MRTPI) or working towards Chartered Membership with a clear commitment to achieve it.
  • Solid understanding of both immediate and strategic land planning processes.
  • Proven experience managing multiple complex projects and stakeholder relationships.

Personal Attributes

  • A results-driven mindset with the confidence to challenge, negotiate, and persuade to drive projects forward.
  • The ability to influence outcomes across the Technical, Construction, and Sales functions in the regions.
  • Tenacious and pragmatic, able to balance assertiveness with diplomacy to ensure delivery deadlines are met.

Ref: 4031IG

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