Job Title: Planning Manager
Location: Southampton
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Company:
A leading, privately owned housebuilder with over 28 years of industry experience is looking for an ambitious Planning Manager to join their growing team in Southampton. Recognised as one of the region's most respected developers, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality residential projects ranging from 30 to 200-unit developments. With a strong pipeline of future land promotions and planning applications, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant housing projects that shape local communities.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Land and Planning Director, the Planning Manager will play a crucial role in managing the planning process from site inception to securing approvals. You will work on a diverse range of residential projects, engaging with stakeholders, managing planning applications, and ensuring smooth project progression. This hands-on role offers excellent career development prospects within a supportive and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing the submission of planning applications and appeals to local planning authorities.
Preparing planning applications, conditions, and appeal documentation.
Conducting research on planning policies and previous applications to inform strategy.
Liaising with local authorities, planning officers, and key stakeholders.
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