Planning Manager - Birchwood, WA3 6GR

You will be responsible for leading on the preparation, submission and negotiation of planning applications including S106 agreements and viability models. To be successful within the role of a Planning Manager you must liaise with key stakeholders within the business to manage schemes from identification through the planning process and beyond. The role reports to the Land, Planning and Technical Director and will engage with the community, third‑party landowners and stakeholders during the planning process. The post holder will also lead on the preparation, submission and negotiation of planning applications including S106 agreements and viability models as well as overseeing the relevant discharge of planning conditions and Section 106 processes, including compliance with planning obligations. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage an external consultant team and work proactively with local planning authorities to deliver a first‑class outcome.

Responsibilities

• Scope, tender, appoint the appropriate consultant team required to prepare a successful application and appeals.
• Effectively manage the external consultant team and track professional fees against the project fee budgets.
• Deliver projects on time by demonstrating project management skills and coordination.
• Contribute to technical reports and comment on relevant plans and documents.
• Secure planning approval for well‑designed schemes by demonstrating a strong narrative in line with the latest national planning guidance.
• Engage with all parts of the business to ensure planning applications are optimised and meet the needs of our customers and all areas of the business.
• Manage community engagement on planning applications.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree qualification in a Planning‑related subject or where transferable skills can be demonstrated.
• At least five years experience with a Planning and Development background and be MRTPI qualified.
• Experience with another developer/house builder or Planning Consultancy would be desirable.

Benefits

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company‑funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role.