Joining a privately owned developer in the Exeter, who build quality homes across the South West region, sites ranging from 50 to 300 units. Due to a successful period of growth are now looking to recruit for an additional team member and seek a qualified planner.
The Role
The Planner will play an important role within the team, supporting the delivery of residential developments from initial land acquisition through to site commencement and completion. You will manage the planning process across multiple sites, ensuring applications are prepared, submitted, and progressed effectively in line with project timelines and business objectives.
This position requires a proactive and organised individual with a solid understanding of the planning process within the residential development sector. You will collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to help secure planning approvals and contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality homes.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the planning process for assigned residential developments from pre-application through to determination
Prepare, submit, and monitor planning applications, amendments, and reserved matters applications
Liaise with local authorities, consultants, architects, and other stakeholders to help secure approvals
Coordinate planning conditions, legal agreements, and discharge processes
Provide planning support and advice to internal teams including Land, Technical, Construction, and Commercial
Attend design team meetings, planning discussions, and stakeholder meetings as required
Monitor planning risks and constraints, identifying solutions and escalating issues where necessary
Assist in the preparation of planning strategies, programmes, and reports
Maintain accurate planning records within internal systems
Keep up to date with planning policy, legislation, and local authority requirements
Skills and Experience
Previous experience in a planning role within housebuilding / residential development, open to local authority, consultancy and developer backgrounds
Well versed in the UK planning system and all processes
Experience managing planning applications for residential schemes
Strong communication skills able to build rapport
Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Eye for detail and ability to work in a fast paced environment
Good IT skills, including all Microsoft Office and relevant systems
A competitive salary is on offer which will DOE, along with good company benefits.
If you are looking to join a successful business who value and support their staff and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, confident managing multiple projects, and thrives in a team please click to apply
Salary description
£30000.00 - £45000.00 per year