Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Whiteley Hampshire
- Date: 7 hours ago
Description:
Planning Manager / Head of Planning
Hampshire & West Sussex | Private Housebuilder | Permanent
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning Manager / Head of Planning to join an established private housebuilder with a significant land bank across Hampshire and West Sussex.
This is a senior role responsible for leading planning strategy and delivering residential sites from initial planning through to implementable consent.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the preparation, submission and negotiation of residential planning applications.
* Manage planning strategy across a substantial land portfolio.
* Liaise with Local Planning Authorities, consultants, landowners and other key stakeholders.
* Monitor local planning policy, Local Plan reviews and emerging opportunities.
* Attend Planning Committees, Rights of Way Panels and public consultation meetings.
* Manage planning consultants and external technical professionals.
* Resolve complex planning issues and proactively manage objections.
* Maintain accurate planning records and documentation.
* Report on planning progress, programme, budgets, approvals and risks to the Land & Planning Director.
* Manage and support the planning team.
About You
* Minimum 8 years' post-qualification planning experience.
* Degree in Urban Planning, Geography or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
* Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and residential development.
* Proven experience managing and negotiating planning applications.
* Confident presenting to Planning Committees, Council Officers and members of the public.
* Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills.
* Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
* Commercially aware, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities.
* Previous team management experience would be advantageous.
The Opportunity
A fantastic chance to join a successful private housebuilder with a strong land pipeline, offering genuine responsibility and the opportunity to influence planning strategy and the delivery of residential developments across Hampshire and West Sussex.
For more information or a confidential conversation please contact Tiffany @ FBR