About the role
At Miller Homes, we are building homes in a way that allows us to create better places for people to belong to, better homes for customers, and better environments for communities to thrive and nature to prosper. We are also committed to creating a better working environment for our people.
We are looking to recruit a Planning Manager to join our team based in our West Midlands region.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
1. Obtaining planning permissions on all submitted applications through successful management of applications, liaising with the LPA, internal team, and external consultants.
2. Providing detailed planning appraisals on potential immediate land, looking for opportunities to maximize land bids.
3. Providing general Town and Country planning advice to the Technical Team and the wider business, where necessary.
4. Coordinating disciplines within the Technical and Land teams for the programming and submission of planning applications.
5. Managing external consultants (e.g., architectural, landscaping, ecological, etc.) for the preparation of required reports/appraisals to support planning application submissions.
6. Liaising with Internal Planning Solicitor on the preparation of Legal Agreements.
7. Managing and coordinating s106 Schedules and Planning Conditions Schedules with the Planning Assistant and Technical Team.
8. Dealing with the LPA on complex planning matters and possible enforcement matters.
9. Attending (and organizing) key team meetings with internal colleagues.
10. Attending Committee Meetings, public consultation events, and community engagement with various interest groups.
11. Day-to-day management of time and tasks.
Key Capabilities Required
1. Sound knowledge and understanding of the planning process.
2. Excellent presentation and communication skills.
3. Good negotiation skills and the ability to address a variety of audiences.
4. Ability to mentor and guide junior members of the team.
5. Self-motivated, creative, and positive attitude.
6. Ability to influence key decision-makers.
Knowledge, Experience, and Qualifications
1. Qualified Town Planner, either MRTPI or MRICS P&D.
2. Experience working for a house-builder or a consultancy with private house-building experience.
3. Working knowledge of project plans, report writing, material forecasts, and budgets.
4. Qualified in Planning to degree level or by equivalent experience.
How to apply
Please submit your Curriculum Vitae and covering letter, ideally including details of your current salary and notice period.
Closing Date: 20 December 2024
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, and therefore you should apply for this job as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, only successful candidates will be contacted.
(No Agencies Please)
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