Planning and Development Manager

The Company

A leading developer of residential-led mixed-use schemes, with a passion for creating successful and sustainable places to live, is seeking a strong Planning and Development Manager to join their team working on a few  exciting large mixed-use schemes in London.

There is quite a large amount of planning experience required in this role, so they are open to considering  Associates from planning consultancies as well as planning managers or DMs from other developers. 

The Role

To manage all aspects of the overall design development and planning process from the point of land acquisition, with respect to all planning and development matters though all phases of the project. This will include compilation of a commercially viable planning application, grant of all relevant consents, pre-start obligations, conditions, and other third party consents, alongside stakeholder and community engagement and other associated site strategies.

Land

• Provide support and assistance to the Land Team in preparation of early feasibility studies and concept designs. 
• Provide planning appraisals/risk assessments for initial development proposals. 

Planning

• Lead the design team and manage the design development of high quality proposals, identifying areas to optimise value. 
• Lead design team meetings and workshops and ensure agendas, minutes and actions are managed effectively.
• Prepare, execute and manage appointments and fee budgets with relevant professional consultants. Manage consultant budgets and be responsible for approving invoices. 
• Ensure the planning process is strategically managed with clarity and purpose. Monitor, negotiate and advance planning applications, reporting progress regularly and resolving planning issues in order to achieve approval. 
• Arrange and meet the LPA to discuss any planning matters, having thoroughly considered strategy with senior team members, and negotiate and agree any associated pre-application or planning performance agreement fees as required. 
• Manage the preparation and submission of planning applications and the production of presentation material for planning committees. 
• Negotiate, track and manage all conditions, s106 obligations, required s96a/s73/RMA applications and other site-wide strategies to successful resolution. 
• As and when required, seek and negotiate any necessary planning amendments, variations or additional consents deriving from changes in production or business strategy. 
• Manage consultation with councillors, local residents, amenity groups and other statutory bodies, implementing strategies to enhance third party relationships. 
• Attend meetings with local residents and respond to ongoing queries/complaints. 
• Work closely with the Finance Managers to ensure appraisal assumptions are continually up to date. 
• Own, regularly update and report on planning programmes and project risks. 
• Manage any other third party property matters (e.g. Rights of Light).
• The company is renowned for developing the talents of its staff, with excellent training, career progression, whilst working on some of the most prestigious development schemes in London. 

Ideal Attributes

• MRTPI, MRICS
• At least 5 years post qualified experience.
• Client side experience essential including residential and mixed-use.
• Exemplar IT skills including memo writing and use and understanding of Excel financial models.
• Self-Driven and willingness to learn, adopting a ‘can do’ mentality and work ethic.
• Operate with a ‘one team’ approach demonstrating flexible engagement with internal and external customers in collaboration with the project team.
• Excellent knowledge of the planning system, process and policies having the ability to think logically and/or laterally to find solutions.
• Pragmatic / common sense approach demonstrating a sense of ownership at all times.
• Operates with consistent effort, overcoming obstacles in order to achieve a goal.
• Conveys accurate information through effective communication using the most appropriate methods to adapt it to the audience ensuring mutual understanding. 
• Strong project administration and organisational skills being efficient with diary and time

​The Package:

You will receive a highly competitive salary with benefits and bonuses 

Contact:

Kirsty Hall, on Kirsty@kdhassociates.co.uk

KDH Associates was established to deliver a bespoke and personal service to both candidates and businesses in the property industry. Please be assured that we will deal with any enquiries in the strictest of confidence and provide a very supportive and personal service to each and every candidate.