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Planning Manager

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Whiteley, Hampshire

Expire in: 21 days

Job 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

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