Planner (Mrtpi)

Planner – MRTPI

• As a Planner, you will need to lead on the preparation, submission and negotiation of planning applications including S106 agreements and viability models and manage a team of external consultants.
• You will need to understand and input into the principles and strategic objectives of the business strategy and liaise successfully with other key stakeholders within the business, to manage schemes from identification through the planning process and beyond.

Duties:

• Delivery of projects on time • Select and manage consultants in the preparation of planning applications and appeals
• Securing planning approval for well-designed schemes
• Produce and manage budgets and professional fees
• Engage with all parts of the business to ensure planning applications are optimised and meet the needs of our customers and all areas of the business
• Manage community engagement on planning applications
• Support the land team in the identification and acquisition of 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
• Understand the importance of viability in the negotiation and delivery of development
• Participate in the development and training of the direct reports within the team and display good leadership skills delivery of projects to ensure they are on time.

You:

•  Degree qualification in relevant subject or where transferrable skills can be demonstrated
•  MRTPI Qualification
•  Experience with another Developer/ Housebuilder, Planning Consultancy or Local Government
•  A full driving licence
•  Desire to build experience of land acquisition and management

The Offering:

• This is a FTSE 100 business and one of the largest residential developers in the UK, building new homes and communities across England, Scotland and Wales.
• People are important to this business and you will be rewarded and recognised for the great work that you do. E
• Employees enjoy benefits including:
• Access to a house purchase discount scheme,
• Pension (including company contributions),
• Quality health cover,
• Share save schemes
• Free health assessments.

Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.