Glasgow
Environment
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
30/04/2024
21/05/2024
Title: Planning Manager - Client Side
Location: Glasgow
Salary: Attractive salary + Strong benefits package
The Company:
My client is one of the UK's largest housebuilders who is looking for the hire of a Planning Manager to join the team in Glasgow.
As Planning Manager, you will be part of a small but busy team handling a variety of planning applications of varying scales and complexity. The role offers a broad responsibility across all areas of the planning process, from planning policy and promotional work to development management and site delivery.
Reporting to the Land Director, the role will include:
* Produce site assessments, detailed examination of planning histories, policy analysis, interpretation and consideration of material considerations for new site appraisals
* Prepare and project manage different types of planning applications from PPP/Detailed and AMSC so that the Region can maintain a pipeline of new sites to develop
* Liaise and brief internal layout designers, external consultants and officers at Local Planning Authorities prior, during and post submission in order to develop strong working relationships both internally and externally
* Prepare Design & Access Statements and a range of other planning documents required to support applications accurately and on time so the business can continue to gain positive planning consents
* Organise supporting information and attend required stakeholder/public consultation events with professionalism at all times to build confidence with the general public
* Coordinate and prepare responses to consultations on new and emerging local and national planning policy
* Given proven experience the role will involve mentoring and training junior members of the team and developing their skills to a sufficient level where they can take on more responsibility and add value to the team, thus improving productivity within the region
* On occasion provide assistance to the Managing Director when making key business decisions and attend regular regional meetings as the relevant subject expert What we need from you?
* Previous experience working in the private or public sector in the field of planning policy / Local Plan / development management
* Degree / Masters Planning Degree with an RTPI accreditation and a rounded knowledge of planning
* Ability to adapt to change and to work accurately and efficiently under pressure * Proactive and willingness to take the lead on own initiative and under minimal supervision * Excellent verbal communication skills
* Full UK driving licence
What's in it for you?
* Competitive Salary
* Company Car/Car Allowance
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Bonus
* Health Care
Interested?