Planning Manager

Would you like a Planning Manager opportunity where you will be THE expert for an award winning business and get to see things through to completion - making an impact on a variety of construction and development projects nationally?  Would you like a role that offers hybrid working and benefits including car allowance or company car as well as a very attractive pension package?

An exciting, Planning Manager opportunity has arisen at our client, a well-established, industry leading membership organisation where you will be responsible for advising on all related matters for the future redevelopment and improvement of a portfolio of sites across the UK, overseeing and being the "go-to" person for person for the Estates Team on the process end-to-end.  Your role could also see you involved in the acquisition of new sites, looking at the potential before the purchase, as well as being involved in the disposal of sites the business want to sell on.

As a Planning Manager your new role will involve:

Providing advice and guidance internally on various projects including development, redevelopment, change of use and alternative use
Taking ownership of the day-to-day management of projects
Preparing pre-application consultation briefs to LPAs and attending meetings with related officers
Preparing and submitting appraisals, statements and applications for projects, changes of use and Certificates of Lawfulness
Selecting and managing the relationships with external advisors and specialist consultants
Preparing objections to proposals on neighbouring properties
Monitoring local plans to assess the impact on sites
Attending site and review meetings when needed
There will also be the chance to travel to sites to see the impact of your work which will involve travel up to a couple of times per month (with possibly an overnight stay).

I am very interested in speaking with candidates who have experience working as a Planning Manager, Lead; Senior Planner; or Project Planner on (ideally) commercial or rural construction / development projects - either in-house, for an LPA or at a consultancy.  An accredited degree in Town Planning (or similar) and being a Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRPTI) is essential for this opportunity alongside a strong working knowledge of the Town and Country Planning system and Biodiversity Net Gain (and the implications).

Salary for this position £64,000 - £66,950 (depending on level of experience), plus car allowance of £870 per month or company car

Benefits include: Car allowance or company car, discretionary bonus, hybrid working, discounts on retail, holidays and gym, assistance towards training courses, private health scheme and more!

If you drive there is some free parking and some can also be found a short walk from the office; but if you don't want to drive, their office is located within 5 minutes walk from the train station - so very easy to get to!

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed