Planning Manager

Planning Manager / Head of Planning

Hampshire & West Sussex | Private Housebuilder | Permanent

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning Manager / Head of Planning to join an established private housebuilder with a significant land bank across Hampshire and West Sussex.

This is a senior role responsible for leading planning strategy and delivering residential sites from initial planning through to implementable consent.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the preparation, submission and negotiation of residential planning applications.

* Manage planning strategy across a substantial land portfolio.

* Liaise with Local Planning Authorities, consultants, landowners and other key stakeholders.

* Monitor local planning policy, Local Plan reviews and emerging opportunities.

* Attend Planning Committees, Rights of Way Panels and public consultation meetings.

* Manage planning consultants and external technical professionals.

* Resolve complex planning issues and proactively manage objections.

* Maintain accurate planning records and documentation.

* Report on planning progress, programme, budgets, approvals and risks to the Land & Planning Director.

* Manage and support the planning team.

About You

* Minimum 8 years' post-qualification planning experience.

* Degree in Urban Planning, Geography or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

* Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and residential development.

* Proven experience managing and negotiating planning applications.

* Confident presenting to Planning Committees, Council Officers and members of the public.

* Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills.

* Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.

* Commercially aware, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities.

* Previous team management experience would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

A fantastic chance to join a successful private housebuilder with a strong land pipeline, offering genuine responsibility and the opportunity to influence planning strategy and the delivery of residential developments across Hampshire and West Sussex.

For more information or a confidential conversation please contact Tiffany @ FBR