Head of Land & Planning

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Sheringham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is seeking a Head of Planning & Land to oversee the planning processes and land management. This role requires expertise in obtaining planning permissions, managing applications, and collaborating with various internal teams and external consultants. The ideal candidate should possess strong negotiation skills and a profound understanding of the planning system, especially in the Norfolk area. This position offers a competitive salary along with additional benefits such as a company car, bonus, and private health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Biannual discretionary bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Responsibilities

• Lead Planning and Land elements of the business.
• Manage planning applications and liaise with LPA.
• Promote land holdings through planning process.
• Provide planning appraisals on strategic land.
• Coordinate internal teams for planning submissions.
• Manage external consultants for planning reports.
• Handle S106 and Planning Conditions.

Skills

Knowledge of planning system/process

Knowledge of Norfolk land market

Excellent presentation skills

Good negotiating skills

Proficient IT skills

Self-motivated and creative

Ability to influence decision makers

Education

Experience in a planning role

Job description

Reporting to the Company Owner and the Managing Director, the Head of Planning & Land will be responsible for leading the Planning and Land elements of the business at the company. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Successfully promoting the significant land holding under the company’s control through the planning process.
• Obtaining planning permissions on all submitted applications through successful management of applications, liaising with the LPA, internal team and external consultants.
• Providing detailed planning appraisals on potential immediate/strategic land, looking for opportunities to maximise land bids.
• Seeking/providing general Town and Country planning advice to the wider business, where necessary.
• Coordinating disciplines within the various internal teams for the timely programming and submission of planning applications.
• Managing external consultants (e.g. architectural, landscaping, ecological etc) for the preparation of required reports/appraisals to support planning application submissions.
• Liaising with our chosen Planning Solicitors in the preparation of Legal Agreements.
• Managing and co-ordinating S106 Schedules and Planning Conditions Schedules with Engineering, Technical and Design Teams.
• Discharging Planning Conditions in a timely manner, so there are no delays on site.
• Managing the CIL process to make sure it is handled in the most efficient manner.
• Dealing with the LPA on all planning matters and possible enforcement matters.
• Attending (and organising) key team meetings with internal colleagues.
• Attending Committee Meetings, public consultation events and community engagement with various interest groups.
• Day-to-day management of time and tasks.
• Identifying and advising on potential development sites that may become available through the prevailing/emerging planning policy.
• Working alongside the Managing Director and the Company Owner to locate and appraise land opportunities both on the open market and off-market.
• Inputting into residual land viabilities and appraisals to aid in making offers for parcels of land.

Coordinating the due diligence on land being bought or bid on by the company.

Skills Required

• To have a sound knowledge and understanding of the planning system/process.
• Knowledge of Norfolk as a county and the land market within it.
• To have excellent presentation and communication skills.
• To be a good negotiator and be capable of addressing a variety of audiences.
• The ability to work with both internal colleagues and external consultants, Planning Officers, landowners and members of the public.
• Proficient IT Skills.
• To be self-motivated, creative and positive.
• To be able to influence key decision makers.

Experience

• Experience in a planning role, either in the private sector/public sector, such as with a housebuilder, local authority, agency, or consultancy. RICs or RTPI are preferable but not essential.

The Package

• Competitive Salary Company Car or Car Allowance Biannual discretionary bonus Contributory Pension Scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Private Medical Insurance