The primary role will be to advise the Head of Estates and wider Estates Team on all planning-related matters relating to a UK-wide portfolio of sites and to help deliver defined strategies by developing and improving the Estate's portfolio through securing planning consents. Key Tasks/Accountabilities: A strong working knowledge of the Town and Country Planning system. To provide strategic planning advice to internal customers relating to development and redevelopment opportunities, change of use opportunities and alternative use opportunities. To prepare pre-application consultation briefs to LPAs. Attendance at pre-application consultation meetings with planning officers and internal colleagues. Attendance at site and review meetings & occasional attendance at Planning Committee meetings. Preparation and submission of planning appraisals, statements and applications for site-related developments, changes of use and Certificates of Lawfulness. Selection, instruction, and management of external professional advisers including planning, heritage, ecology, highways, flood risk and other specialist consultants as required. Preparation of objections to proposals on neighbouring properties. The day-to-day management of planning projects including liaising with other in-house / external disciplines and LPAs to ensure swift, positive outcomes. The successful Planning Manager will enjoy an inclusive, professional environment and a remuneration package that will include: Basic salary up to £65k to start. Car allowance of over £8k p/a. A range of additional benefits. Flexible working available to include a combination of working from the office, from home and onsite visits. You will need to have: An accredited degree in Town Planning or similar discipline. Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) with a minimum of four years' PQE, ideally in a planning advisory role (whether in-house, LPA or consultancy). Proven experience of preparing and successfully securing planning consents for significant development schemes. Strong negotiation skills alongside the ability to build and foster strong, sustainable internal and external relationships, demonstrating a positive and approachable disposition with the ability to build rapport. Strong financial and commercial awareness. The ability to instruct and manage external professionals. Be a driver able to work across the UK with the ability to stay away as required. Please apply with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.