Planning Manager in Exeter

We are an ambitious, customer focused housebuilder that puts people and the planet at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to delivering the best possible standards in design, build quality, and service for our customers. We are committed to making a positive difference in the local areas we build new homes. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and diverse employer of choice and build careers, not just communities. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who will share this passion to join our team.

Our benefits include:

• Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• 26 days holiday with additional bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Manager to join a friendly team working from our Western region and based at our office in Exeter on a permanent basis. The purpose of the role will include:

• Progressing and managing the planning processes either directly or via consultants to ensure the best opportunity is provided to achieve planning permission to the satisfaction of the Company within appropriate time constraints.
• Providing Town Planning advice and co-ordinating with the land, technical, sales, commercial and design departments to assist with land purchase and planning matters as appropriate.
• Assessing the planning risk prior to land purchase.
• Overseeing and managing Project Planning Teams.
• Delivering profitable development opportunities to meet targets and programmes as directed by the Company.
• Co-ordinating and managing external consultants as appropriate.
• Considering all planning issues in connection with the land e.g. archaeological, ecological, highways, services, TIA’s, EIA’s, BNG, etc.
• Investigating and considering all planning matters and quantifying any risks.
• Where appropriate, instructing and liaising with solicitors to achieve satisfactory planning documentation e.g. S106’s etc.
• Co-ordinating and managing any public exhibitions/presentations in connection with planning applications.
• Attending meetings with Parish Councils and other bodies as appropriate.
• Assessing and responding to Committee agendas/reports and representing the Company at planning committees.
• Liaising with in-house or external architects regarding feasibility schemes for strategic opportunities as part of the Project Team.
• Attending site meetings as and when required.
• Maintaining good working relationships with external stakeholders.
• Maintaining an up to date knowledge of all relevant planning matters and providing town-planning advice.
• Preparing Project Development assessments as appropriate.
• Co-ordinating with the Land and Planning Director any planning appeals made by the Company and ensuring they are run effectively and efficiently.
• Ensuring that the Land and Planning Director is advised of all matters at all times.

About You

• Member of RTPI or degree level in T&C planning.
• Good knowledge of local Authority policy requirements.
• Good relationships with relevant local Authorities and Planning Consultants.
• The ability to cross collaborate cross functionally as part of the Project Team.
• Ability to recognise problems and deal with them quickly and efficiently.
• Full UK Driving licence and ability to travel.
• Great verbal, written and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task with good time management.
• Proficient IT skills - Office, Word and Excel.

Bringing together two trusted housebuilding brands, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers. Guided by an innovative approach and a commitment to excellence, untypical focuses on creating sustainable, inclusive communities, delivering homes across the UK that people want to live in and are good for the planet. Unypical is guided by its ambition to become the UK’s most customer-centric housebuilder.