Planning Manager

Recruiter
Barratt Developments
Location
York
Salary
Competitive
Posted
05 Jul 2017
Closes
29 Jul 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Our Planning Teams manage the spectrum of areas of the planning system on behalf of the Company. In an ever-changing planning environment, our teams have experience in influencing the formation of planning policy, strategic land promotion, handling the development management process and implementing community engagement strategies.

Depending on the position within the team, you may be working on the identification of future land acquisition opportunities, devising planning strategies, managing consultant development teams, drafting the statements required for the submission of planning applications and delivering immediate or long term planning projects on a variety of scales. As part of this process, you will be involved in partnership working and liaison with a variety of planning authorities, local stakeholders and local residents.

Summary of Role

As Planning Manager, you will manage all divisional planning applications, land promotions, and provide the management for all planning matters for the Land/Development department. You will assist the Technical Department in clearance of conditions when required.

What Will I Be Responsible For?

Main Duties
Managing all facets of the day-to-day promotion of all current planning application Providing advice to the Land and Technical teams on identified housing sites e.g. carrying out site investigations, producing and interpreting planning reports, pulling together planning packs. Monitoring progress of planning status of all Local Authorities LDFs within the division Managing all external consultants involved in the planning applications/promotions, Liaising with Council Planning Offices and undertaking community engagements. Negotiating S106 terms with LA's, solicitors and Barristers.
Personal Characteristics/Qualifications/Experience
Graduate level - Planner or Chartered Surveyor RTPI and/or RICS accreditation, significant experience with a local authority, house builder or private consultancy Experience in planning policy/DC and project management Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills Possession of driving license and, ideally, good knowledge of the local area Ability to work on their own initiative, self manage and prioritise own workload and manage assistant. PC Literate.
What about the Benefits Package?

Competitive base salary

Company Car/allowance

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday with additional days awarded based on service beyond 3 years

Choice of Flexible Benefits

Money Purchase Pension scheme

Life Cover

Salary: . Date posted: 12/05/2017