Planner

A well-established and growing regional housebuilder is looking for a Planner to join their planning department. The role will support the delivery of regional planning and profit targets, while helping to identify cost-effective solutions for the discharge of planning conditions and reserved matters.

Planner Duties:

• Supporting the Design and Technical teams in delivering regional planning and profit targets

• Monitoring individual site programmes and coordinating necessary actions alongside internal teams and, where required, external town planning consultants

• Liaising with local authorities to agree mechanisms and action plans to discharge planning conditions and consents required to implement site approvals

• Assisting with the discharge of pre-start Section 106 obligations and planning requirements

• Chasing progress and coordinating activity across internal departments to ensure programmes are maintained

• Monitoring progress with local authorities and external agencies to avoid delays and support programme delivery

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly progress reports, highlighting progress and any risks to programme

Planner Specification:

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Post-qualification experience in a planning role (developer, consultancy, or local authority)

• Experience supporting residential or residential-led mixed-use developments

• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders

• Strong organisational skills with an understanding of planning processes and programme management

• Typically 2+ years experience working for a developer, consultancy, or local authority

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