A leading homebuilder focusing on residential development and creating sustainable communities.
Manage planning applications, liaise with authorities, and lead consultant teams.
3 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
25,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Residential property development
Commercial construction
Timber frame manufacturing
Land acquisition
Customer care and after sales support
Sustainability and biodiversity partnerships
Apprenticeship and early careers programs
Multi‑brand housing offerings
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Buildings
Role
Description
promotion
consultant management
documentation
authority liaison
policy compliance
community engagement
Manage all facets of the day-to-day promotion of all current planning applications.
Manage all external consultants involved in planning applications/promotions.
Produce required planning documentation, collate supporting technical information and submit 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.
Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures.
Liaise with internal project teams to identify opportunities for enhancement on existing sites and then progress the requisite planning application.
Undertake community engagements.
Requirements
self‑management
local authority
project management
driving licence
chartered surveyor
planning policy
Ability to work on their own initiative, self-manage and prioritise own workload.
Previous experience with a local authority, house builder or private consultancy.
Excellent communication, project management, influencing and negotiation skills.
Possession of driving license and, ideally, good knowledge of the local area.
Graduate level – Planner (ideally having achieved or working towards RTPI membership) or Chartered Surveyor.
Experience in planning policy/development management.
Benefits
Choice of Flexible Benefits
26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)