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Our client is a well loved , respected and growing new home building company. Due to continued expansion they are looking for a Planning Manager to join their team based in Leeds. This is a great opportunity with a well established company with an enviable reputation. As well as offering a great working environment they offer excellent benefits including , car allowance of £400 per month, 10% annual bonus , x 2 Life Insurance , 5% contributory pension in addition to your basic salary. Key Purpose of Role Key Duties / Responsibilities Person Specification: Qualifications - Chartered membership of The Royal Town Planning Institute or The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Experience - Demonstrable experience in town and urban planning. Extensive experience of the planning process from preparation and submission to consent and appeal. Experienced in planning laws and related legislation. Project management know-how with previous experience of taking planning projects through the stages from formation to finalisation. Key knowledge and skills - Knowledge of the differing and varying planning requirements, policies and preferences of Local Authorities. Knowledge of specific design and specification features and planning approaches to expedite planning approvals and maximise value to the company. Sound working knowledge of cost accounting and data management systems used by the company. Understanding of CDM Regulations, LABC/NHBC requirements and Codes of Practice Excellent communication and presentation skills. Leadership and coaching skills. Persuasion and influencing skills. Interpersonal / motivation skills. Personal attributes - A high degree of self-motivation and drive. To be responsible for managing matters associated with planning (Town and Country Planning Act) required to meet the Company's development objectives and maximise development potential and returns. To ensure that the company complies with all relevant planning legislation. To develop and maintain schedule for the discharge of planning conditions. Produce Title overlays. Produce/assist in preparation of pre-exchange and pre-completion, pre-start packs. Use Photoshop to colour sketch plans, produce planning drawings, produce street scenes & 3D visuals. Use AutoCAD software to produce site plans, materials plans, phasing plans, conveyance plans, management plans, sales area plans, constraints plans, street scenes, house type drawings, standard details and any other architectural plans required. In close collaboration with the Land Manager, Architectural Manager and the Engineering Manager, ensuring that a co-ordinated and sustainable approach to the combined design function is achieved. To liaise closely with all departmental peers ensuring that the company's requirements are prioritised and delivered at all times. Participate in the assessment of potential development opportunities, managing and overseeing the preparation of working drawings and schematics for land and development appraisals as required. To ensure all planning application submissions are produced within programming deadlines with specific consideration of external dependencies such as Planning Approval lead times, local consultation requirements. To ensure that statutory approvals are efficiently expedited to meet the Company's development and build programme schedule where possible achieving additional planning gains. Commission the appointment of relevant external consultants as required and ensure consultant/supplier compliance with the terms of appointment with all drawings and information received, reviewed and checked, co-ordinated and distributed on time and within budget. Provide expertise and advice on all Planning matters, managing the release of planning conditions and any other imposed conditions mitigating and resolving issues to meet sustainability demands and protect the commercial integrity of the development. Co-ordinate the production and distribution of key planning updates, solutions, status reports, activity plans and issue logs to all internal departments in support of effective management and project delivery at every key stage of the development process. To ensure the department establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all departments in particular Construction, Sales and Commercial taking a lead role to facilitate effective cross functional team working to resolve planning issues as they arise thereby ensuring the realisation of all development objectives. Act as an ambassador of the company, at all times seeking to enhance the professional reputation of the company, establishing productive working partnerships across all key external groups, especially Local Authorities. At all times ensure compliance with responsibilities under the Company's Health and Safety and Environmental Policies and all other company policies, procedures and instructions. Understand and use the knowledge base within the business. Lead, supervise, coach and motivate team members to achieve high performance standards demonstrating a commitment to best practice and the continuous professional development of all team members that both improves individual and team contribution to business goals and enhances the reputation of the Company internally and externally. Any other duties as reasonably requested to enable the department meet its requirements and obligations.
Bennett and Game Recruitment currently have the pleasure of representing a well-established Town Planning Consultancy based in York, who are seeking an ambitious Principal Town Planner to join the team. Our client offer wide selection of planning services and advice on a mixture of projects within the residential, strategic land, energy and environmental project across England and Wales. With 2 offices based throughout the UK, our client has developed a healthy pipeline and a strong cliental. Their steady workload, not only stems from repeat business of private clients but also from an sister company. As a Principal Town Planner you will be a vital part of the wider team, working independently on projects from beginning through to conclusion. You will be liaising directly with clients including, building new client relationships and managing existing relationships with client meetings and site visits. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Principal Planner to join a friendly, employee focused company that offer excellent career progression opportunities. Principal Town Planner Benefits Competitive salary ranging from £35,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience) Pension Hybrid working, 2 days from home Social events 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays Progression opportunities Other opportunities to be discussed at interview stage Principal Town Planner Position Overview Working on a wide range of planning applications and planning appeals with an emphasis on large-scale residential and renewable energy projects Communicating effectively with both other professional and client's Delivering projects within set timeframe Completing planning applications, advice and appraisals Offering in-depth planning advice and consultation Principal Town Planner Position Requirements 5-8 years of relevant experience RTPI Registered or working towards Chartership A proven track record managing caseloads for different types of planning applications ideally with an emphasis on the residential and/or renewable energy sectors Ability to liaise and uphold client relationships. Degree qualified The ability to prepare and present high quality planning reports Extensive experience working in either of the private or public sectors Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.
Role Overview We have an exciting new opportunity for a RTPI and/or RICS qualified Planner to join the Cardiff Planning Team. The team's reach is particularly diverse, with a strong pipeline of projects for a wide variety of clients, acting UK-wide spanning developers, investors, major corporates / owner occupiers, land owning charities and education organisations. This role is targeted at candidates with an interest in broadening their experience of planning and being closely involved with interesting projects and clients. Key requirements are: MRTPI and/or MRICS (or Associate RTPI), ideally with 3 years' of practical experience. An enjoyment of writing, with excellent language skills and ability to effectively communicate planning arguments. A proven ability to multi-task, across many projects, helping to steer the team's workload, managing projects capably and reporting to directors, associate directors and associates in this team. Key Responsibilities Prepare planning appraisals of land, buildings and concepts. Undertake research and analysis. Assist in the preparation of planning applications, including planning statements. Assist in the co-ordination and preparation of Environmental Statements. Co-ordinate and manage projects. Write reports, interpreting data and making clear and relevant recommendations. Contribute to the preparation/editing of Design & Access Statements and other planning supporting documents. Liaise and negotiate with planning officers, employees of consultee organisations, stakeholders and third parties. Liaise and cultivate good relationships with clients and fellow professionals. In addition to the tasks described above, the job holder may be required to carry out other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time. Additional Responsibilities Liaise and negotiate with planning officers, employees of consultee organisations, stakeholders and third parties. Develop creative and original solutions to planning issues. Ensure compliance with planning legislation. Communicate effectively and cultivate good relationships with clients and colleagues. Take responsibility for projects from the earliest stages through to completion. Attend project related consultation events and meetings Maintain an awareness of market conditions and the impact of government policies. Keep informed about documents relating to planning policy and practice. Build relationships with other divisions within Savills. Attend external events to create local contacts and identify business opportunities. Key Skills We are looking for a candidate with an interest in broadening their knowledge and experience of planning and being closely involved with interesting projects and clients. Key requirements include: MRTPI / AssocRTPI or MRICS (with relevant planning experience). Detailed knowledge of the UK town planning and governmental systems- in England and Wales. Strong verbal, numerical and report writing skills. Excellent organisational skills prioritising and working to deadlines. A can do', hands-on team player. Good interpersonal and influencing skills. Self-motivated and proactive. Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Basic understanding and use of GIS desirable. Team Overview This position of Senior Planner / Planner is an important role in the Cardiff Planning Team helping to deliver, a wide range of exciting and high profile projects. The Savills Planning Team in Cardiff consists of 14 fee earners and is a highly respected in Wales and is an integral part of the biggest planning consultancy in the UK with over 240 planning specialists covering every land use sector and geographical area in the UK. The team is client focused so acts for clients throughout the UK proving a healthy blend of local, regional and national schemes. Examples of current projects include Glan Llyn (for St Modwen Developments), numerous housing developers including PLC housebuilders, regional housebuilding and RSLs, Copr Bay redevelopment scheme in Swansea, the promotion of land in most of the M4 authorities, Cardiff International Sports Village, Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay, numerous renewable energy schemes including DNS proposals for wind development across Wales, Wylfa nuclear power station, preparation of planning applications for UK data centre developers, a significant commercial scheme in Bristol City Centre, new and redeveloped sports stadia including Wrexham Football Club. The Planning team is part of the largest property services firm in Wales and works seamlessly with colleagues in Development, Commercial Investment, Office Agency, New Homes, Energy & Sustainability and Property Management. 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