Head Of Planning

Bennett and Game have the pleasure of exclusively representing a prestigious regional house developer based near Redhill, Surrey who are seeking a Head of Planning to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Planning to join a company with current turnover of £50 million and with steady growth plans anticipated. Our client is genuinely proud of their product, and are widely considered one of the premium house builders from both a specification and build quality perspective in the Home Counties and southeast of England.

This is an exciting time for a Head of Planning to come on board who currently have 14 developments in progress ranging from high-spec apartments through to 5&6 bed houses of a high-end and high-spec nature.

Head of Planning Salary & Benefits

Salary Expectations: £70k to £85k DOE
Car Allowance £550 – £650 a month DOE
23 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
£50 mobile phone allowance
NEST Pension
Private Medical Insurance – after probation
Other benefits to be discussed at interview

Head of Planning Job Overview

1. The appointment and coordination of external planning consultants to oversee workloads on applications and appeals
2. Support the land buying team on appraisals on future land purchases
3. Undertake thorough site assessments.
4. Manage planning applications and planning condition discharges.
5. Prepare and manage the submission of planning applications.
6. Oversee s106 agreements and ensure planning condition compliance.
7. Support the Land & Planning team throughout the project management process, including amendments and discharge of conditions.
8. Reporting to Managing Director

Head of Planning Job Requirements

1. Previous experience working in the private or house builder sector in the field of planning policy / strategic land
2. Degree / Masters Planning Degree with an RTPI accreditation and a rounded knowledge of planning
3. Ability to adapt to change and to work accurately and efficiently under pressure
4. Excellent verbal communication skills
5. Full UK driving licence

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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