Job Description:

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