Planning Manager, Major Residential-Led, Mixed-Use Projects

About the Client: My client are a very well-considered residential developer with schemes across London and the South-East. They have an exceptionally strong pipeline of projects both immediate and strategic. These schemes range from high-rise, mixed-use London developments to very high-quality traditional housing to standard homes. They are highly acquisitive and are now looking to add to their planning & design team to further assist this growth.

About the Role: Reporting to the Development Director you will work closely with the Design Manager to progress planning applications as efficiently and dynamically as possible. You will work on applications both on your own and utilising external consultants. Using your excellent negotiation skills you will achieve commercially strong resolutions. Key aspects of the role are; giving first hand response to the land team when assessing potential development sites, post-acquisition planning work and promoting sites from within the strategic land bank. 

What we’re looking for:  You are a committed and entrepreneurial planner with experience of residential-led projects. You have excellent negotiation skills and are able to approach a problem from a number of angles, finding the most competitive solution. As a strong team player and willing to assist others when needed. You may currently work for a developer, private practice or within a Local Authority.

The business has an excellent reputation as place to work and their projects are particularly challenging and exciting.

To discuss this role, in confidence, please contact Mark Heald, Director, psd group on 0207 970 9788.