Planning Manager

Job Description

Lloyd Recruitment Services are pleased to be working with a reputable business in the East Grinstead area who are currently in search of a Planning Manager to join their team on a full-time permanent basis.Purpose of job:To advise the Head of Estates and wider Estates Team on all planning related matters relating to the companys United Kingdom wide portfolio of sites. Help deliver the companys Site and Accommodation Departments strategy in alignment with the overall longterm business strategy by developing and improving the companys Estates portfolio through securing planning consents to enable.Key Tasks/Accountabilities:

• A strong working knowledge of the Town and Country Planning system
• To provide strategic planning advice to internal customers relating to development and redevelopment opportunities, change of use opportunities and alternative use opportunities
• To prepare pre-application consultation briefs to LPAs
• Attendance at pre-application consultation meetings with planning officers and internal colleagues
• Attendance at site and review meetings
• Preparation and submission of planning appraisals, statements and applications for site related developments, changes of use and Certificates of Lawfulness, working closely with the Development Managers
• Selection, instruction and management of external professional advisers including planning, heritage, ecology, highways, flood risk and other specialist consultants as required on a project-by-project basis
• Preparation of objections to proposals on neighbouring properties that negatively impact the companys sites
• Occasional attendance at Planning Committee meetings
• The day to day management of planning projects including liaising with other in-house / external disciplines and LPAs to ensure swift, positive outcomes

Essential Skills & Experience Required:

• An accredited degree in Town Planning or similar discipline
• Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) with a minimum of four years PQE, ideally in a planning advisory role (whether in-house, LPA or consultancy)
• Proven experience of preparing and successfully securing planning consents for significant development schemes
• Strong negotiation skills alongside the ability to build and foster strong, sustainable internal and external relationships, demonstrating a positive and approachable disposition with the ability to build rapport
• The ability and desire to work in an inclusive and collaborative manner
• Possess the drive to succeed and to be able to solve complex issues
• Strong financial and commercial awareness.
• The ability to instruct and manage external professionals
• Good analytical skills and the ability to grasp new concepts quickly
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent report writing skills
• Well-developed IT skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Google Docs, Sheets and Slides)
• Flexi working available to include a combination of working from the office, from home and on site for visits
• Car driver able to work across the UK with the ability to stay away as required

Whats in it for you

• Competitive Salary of up to £50K DOE
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays on top!
• Opportunity to purchase or sell up to 5 days holiday per year
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Health Scheme
• Discounted Gym membership
• Discount of Company products and merchandise
• Childcare and Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Hybrid role - Mixture of days in the office and WFH

Due to the high volume of applications, Lloyd Recruitment Services can only contact shortlisted candidates

Keyskills :
Royal Town Planning Institute