Planning Manager in Crawley, West Sussex

Planning Manager

• Location: UK-wide (flexible working available)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary – £60,000 to £65,000 and £870/month car allowance

Join our Clients team, a leader in providing quality outdoor leisure experiences. They are looking for a Planning Manager to advise on all planning-related matters across their extensive UK portfolio of 2500 locations. This role is crucial in aligning their Site and Accommodation Department\’s strategy with the long-term business goals by securing planning consents to develop and improve their estates.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide strategic planning advice on development, redevelopment, and change of use opportunities.
• Prepare and submit planning appraisals, statements, and applications for site-related developments.
• Manage pre-application consultations with Local Planning Authorities (LPAs).
• Attend meetings with planning officers, internal colleagues, and at planning committee meetings as required.
• Select and manage external professional advisers including planning, heritage, ecology, highways, and flood risk consultants on a project-by-project basis.
• Handle objections to proposals on neighbouring properties that negatively impact the Companys sites.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of planning projects, ensuring collaboration with in-house and external disciplines for swift, positive outcomes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Accredited degree in Town Planning or a similar discipline.
• Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) with post-qualification experience, ideally in a planning advisory role.
• Proven track record of preparing and successfully securing planning consents for significant development schemes.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build sustainable relationships.
• Excellent analytical skills and report writing capabilities.
• Well-developed IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Flexibility to work from the office, home, and on-site, including the ability to travel across the UK and stay away as required.
• Must be a car driver.

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements including remote work options.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a supportive team environment.
• £60,000 – £65,000 and Car allowance

To apply for the Planning Manager position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our Clients team.