Senior Planner/Planning Manager | Developer | Hampshire | £65k+P

Our client are a housebuilder in Hampshire, seeking a Senior Planner and Planning Manager.

You will be dealing with anything from a site of 30 to 200 units and dealing with any future-land promotion initiatives and no two days ever being the same. Reporting into the Land and Planning Director the role will suit someone who has a minimum of 5 years post graduate experience either working as a Planner with a Planning Consultancy, Local Authority or Residential Developer.

Key responsibilities will include:

·        Compile Planning applications, conditions, and appeal documentation for submission to Local Planning Authorities, including research as necessary on previous planning applications of sites.

·        Manage the submission of planning applications to Local Planning Authorities.

·        Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

·        Organise and maintain office work systems, including ensuring that computer records are accurate and up to date.

·        Maintain an up-to-date record of Local Planning Authorities’ Planning policies and Local Plan Reviews for internal reference.

·        Monitoring and reviewing local planning policy. Including strategies which take account of transport, the local economy, jobs, green infrastructure, renewable energy, climate change and the historic environment.

·        Conducting appropriate research to inform planning applications.

·        Negotiate, obtain quotations from, and instruct external engineers and other consultants and assist in the evaluation of their use by the Group.

·        Collate and maintain evidence from public consultation meetings where the planning process requires it.

·        Liaise with the planning team to understand all necessary aspects and needs for operational development.

Qualifications and Experience

·        Degree in urban planning, geography, or a related field.

·        A Minimum of 5 years’ experience of working as a Planner, or higher

·        Experience of addressing the general public as well as council officers and committee members in a public forum.

·        Experience of planning processes, and regulations in relation to planning approval.

·        Effective communication, negotiation and presentation skills

·        Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·        Works collaboratively with a diverse range of people.

·        Proficiency in Microsoft applications.

In return

•                 Up to £65,000

•                 Car/allowance

•                 Bonus