Planning Manager

Are you an experienced residential planner or planning manager, with a proven background delivering applications for medium to large scales housing developments?

Are you looking for a secure and long-term role with a company who are committed to delivering new homes in the Devon and Somerset area for the foreseeable future? 


 

Working for a privately owned and successful developer in Exeter, who have a new requirement for a residential planning manager to join their team! Now is a great time to join due to recent positive changes and an exciting land bank ahead!

 
Summary of day to day duties of the planning manager role:

• Lead on the submission and preparation of new plannings applications, directly or via external consultants
• Work on reserve matters and largely change of use applications whilst running appeals
• You will instruct, manage and monitor external consultants.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external teams and advise on planning options and strategic feasibility. 

 Whats needed to apply for the planning manager role:

• Ideally you will be a member of RPTI or hold a relevant town and planning degree
• Strong Planning knowledge is required and well versed in the system as well as local authority policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Established connections and contacts within the local network.
• You will have the capability to challenge planning views and decisions.
• A natural problem solver who is able to prioritise and multitask, whilst adding value to the immediate and wider teams.

 

Developer, consultancy and local authority backgrounds will be considered - a highly competitive salary is on offer which will DOE along with a lucrative package, great company benefits and 1 day a week working from home!

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Job Title: Planning Manager (residential)
Type: Permanent
Location: Exeter