Planner

We have an exciting opportunity for a Planner to join our team in our Solihull Office. As our Planner, you will deal with, and (under the guidance of our Planning Manager) be responsible for supporting planning related matters within the business, including: devising planning strategies, managing consultant teams, drafting statements required for the submission of planning applications and delivering immediate or long term planning projects on a variety of scales.

As part of this process, you will have a close working relationship with other internal departments such as design, land, technical, commercial, construction and sales teams, alongside liaising with a variety of planning authorities and statutory consultees to progress applications and discharge conditions.

As Planner for Spitfire Homes, you will report into Frances Keenan – Planning Manager and will be responsible for the following;

• Raising purchase orders and managing the planning budget for each project.
• Manage and maintain planning condition trackers. Gathering all necessary information, submitting and pushing for discharge in a timely manner.
• Oversee the work of all external consultants to prepare, submit and manage planning applications.
• Liaise directly with, and respond to the comments of, planning authorities and statutory consultees to ensure the successful outcome of the planning application process.
• Assist in the preparation of planning appraisals and reports to support the Land Team in the bidding process.
• Attend external meetings and site visits.
• Submit and prepare non-material amendment and minor material amendment applications to amend planning permissions.
• Undertake community engagements with local residents and stakeholders.

• Time management and organisational skills and the ability to work on their own initiative.
• Understand S106 agreements and keep trackers to ensure obligations are complied with.
• Understanding the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and how this is calculated.
• Planner (ideally having achieved or working towards Chartered RTPI Accreditation.
• Experience in planning policy/development management.
• Possession of driving license.
• Awareness of housebuilder requirements including standard house types and design principles.
• Previous experience (preferably 2 + years) with a house builder, private consultancy or local authority.
• Effective communicator.