Strategic Planner
A regional house builder have a requirement for a Strategic Planner to join their growing business to help secure land and planning application for housing developments across the Northern region.
Strategic Planner role
Working closely with the Senior Strategic Planning Manager you will support the Strategic Land Team in the planning promotion of the strategic land portfolio. This role will involve preparing planning strategies for current and future portfolio sites and take them forward via Local Plan policy promotion and planning applications. The aim is to secure permissions and achieve the overall business objective delivering homes from strategic sites.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in the delivery of the medium-long term planning strategy to meet growth and business plans
Undertake planning appraisals of new site opportunities
Assist in the preparation and management of residential or mixed-use planning applications
Attend project meetings, public consultation events and planning committee meetings
Monitor progression of Local Plans and opportunities for engagement, as well as key indicators such as 5 year housing land supply and Housing Delivery
Coordinate the preparation of representations to relevant Local Plan consultations
Monitor relevant changes to national planning policy and legislation and advise on potential implications
Instruct planning and technical consultants and manage budgets
Network and build relationships with Council planning officers, local politicians and members of the public engaged in the planning process
Manage and maintain the database for landowner updates and monitor strategic land bank activities and inform landowner updates
Undertake local authority and planning application monitoring and update the wider team
Provide planning advice to secure land opportunities to meet the business plan
Assist in the transfer of sites in line with planned timescales
Work with the Senior Strategic Planning Manager on the planning promotion of the property portfolio
Working with the Senior Strategic Planning Manager on budgeting and forecasting expenditure on professional consultancy fees
Advising on potential S106 obligations and CIL requirements for sites in the portfolio and new opportunities
Strategic Planner requirements:
RTPI-accredited town planning or relevant built environment degree
2 years of planning experience related to housing within housebuilding, consultancy, land promoter or local authority
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Understanding of the planning policy requirements that influence major housing developments
Understanding the process and timescales associated with securing planning permission for major housing developments
Experience of supporting or coordinating the preparation of residential planning applications and Local Plan representations
Experience in undertaking planning appraisals of potential development sites
What's on offer?
Competitive salary
Option of a company car or car allowance
Private Healthcare
Annual bonus scheme
26 days annual leave + the option to buy additional days
Pension scheme
Flexible and hybrid working (40 hours a week from 8-5 Mon-Thurs and 8-3 Fri, option for 2 days to work from home
If you are looking to join a growing housebuilder who are proud of their homes and would like to apply for the Strategic Planner role, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece or apply via the link