Planning Manager Job at 360 Resourcing Solutions (London)

Job Description

The Planning Manager will work within the London team focused on delivery of the company’s strategic land portfolio. The Senior Planning Manager will be the planning lead for individual sites and be responsible for managing all day to day workstreams required in promoting a site through the Local Plan and/or the progression of a planning application, working alongside the Land, Technical and regional teams. The Senior Planning Manager will be required to support the acquisition of new sites through site appraisal and supporting bid submissions. Whilst the role is predominately focused on strategic planning for the group's housebuilding businesses, the London team is also responsible for all existing assets which include brownfield sites. Experience across a range of planning would therefore be welcomed.

Job Responsibility

Develop and deliver planning strategies for short-, medium-, and long-term land opportunities
Coordinate planning appraisals for potential sites, identifying opportunities, risks, and constraints
Promote strategic land through the Local Plan process, including where necessary preparing representations and monitoring plan-making progress
Work with the internal team and external consultants to coordinate planning statements, environmental reports, and supporting documents
Be responsible for the preparation, submission and negotiation of planning applications
Coordinate the evolution of schemes, ensuring alignment with national and local planning policy and any specific Local Authority requirements
Managed third-party technical inputs including highways, ecology, drainage, landscape, heritage, and environmental assessments
Ensure applications are supported by robust evidence and meet policy requirements whilst protecting commercial viability
Build strong working relationships with Local Planning Authorities, Parish Councils, statutory consultees, and community groups
Lead pre-application discussions and consultations
Present proposals at planning committees, public exhibitions, and community engagement events
Act as the key planning contact for internal and external stakeholders
Work alongside Land teams to advise on planning risk, deliverability, and strategy for land bids
Support technical design teams by ensuring design approach and technical reports meet planning requirements
Administrative project management including ensuring consultants are appropriately appointed, budget monitoring and reporting to landowners as appropriate
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of national and local planning policy and legislation
Prepare and present planning reports, risk assessments, and board papers to support decision making
Manage external consultants, ensuring delivery on time and within agreed budgets

Requirements

Proven experience in planning within residential development, either in-house with a developer/housebuilder or at a planning consultancy
Strong understanding of national planning policy and the Local Plan process
Track record of securing residential allocations and/or planning permissions, negotiating S106 agreements, and working with Local Authorities
Experience managing planning applications from feasibility through to consent
Knowledge of technical disciplines that influence planning outcomes (highways, drainage, ecology, heritage, landscape, etc.)
MRTPI qualified (or eligible for full membership)
A Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or similar discipline

What we offer

Competitive basic salary based on experience
Discretionary Bonus
Private medical insurance
X3 life assurance
25 Days holiday, plus bank holidays plus the option to buy 5 more
Access to 24-hour Health Hero, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and the Health Assured Wisdom App
Cycle-to-work scheme and flexible benefits like gym membership discounts and shopping vouchers
Employer-matched pension scheme (up to 5%) and career development opportunities within a growing company

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