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Planning Manager

Location: UK-wide (flexible working available)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary - £60,000 to £65,000 and £870/month car allowanceJoin our Clients team, a leader in providing quality outdoor leisure experiences. They are looking for a Planning Manager to advise on all planning-related matters across their extensive UK portfolio of 2500 locations. This role is crucial in aligning their Site and Accommodation Department's strategy with the long-term business goals by securing planning consents to develop and improve their estates.

Day-to-day of the role:

Provide strategic planning advice on development, redevelopment, and change of use opportunities.
Prepare and submit planning appraisals, statements, and applications for site-related developments.
Manage pre-application consultations with Local Planning Authorities (LPAs).
Attend meetings with planning officers, internal colleagues, and at planning committee meetings as required.
Select and manage external professional advisers including planning, heritage, ecology, highways, and flood risk consultants on a project-by-project basis.
Handle objections to proposals on neighbouring properties that negatively impact the Companys sites.
Oversee the day-to-day management of planning projects, ensuring collaboration with in-house and external disciplines for swift, positive outcomes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Accredited degree in Town Planning or a similar discipline.
Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) with post-qualification experience, ideally in a planning advisory role.
Proven track record of preparing and successfully securing planning consents for significant development schemes.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build sustainable relationships.
Excellent analytical skills and report writing capabilities.
Well-developed IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Flexibility to work from the office, home, and on-site, including the ability to travel across the UK and stay away as required.
Must be a car driver.

Benefits:

Flexible working arrangements including remote work options.
Opportunities for professional development and growth within a supportive team environment.
£60,000 - £65,000 and Car allowanceTo apply for the Planning Manager position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our Clients team