Planning Manager/Senior Planner

Planning Manager/Senior Planner

There has never been a better time to join Allison Homes and be part of our exciting growth journey.

At Allison Homes, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning private housebuilder dedicated to creating beautiful homes and communities across the East of England, the East Midlands and the South West of England.

Our mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a quality product suitable for everyone.

We are proud of our people, and collaboration and teamwork are key to everything we do. Our Values are at our heart and centre around Trust, Teamwork, Kindness and Passion.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to help us achieve our ambitious growth plans and goals, to be part of our journey and to grow their career along with our success.

As a Planning Manager/Senior Planner, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our development projects through the planning process, from initial concept to securing planning consents. This position requires strategic foresight, effective communication skills, and a collaborative approach. Working closely with internal teams, local authorities, and external stakeholders, you will help Allison Homes to deliver sustainable, high-quality developments that enhance community and environmental value.

Key Responsibilities

  • Planning Strategy: Develop and execute planning strategies for sites, aligning with Allison Homes’ goals and analyzing policy changes.
  • Site Assessment: Evaluate potential sites for sustainability, biodiversity, and community impact; advise on planning risks for land acquisitions.
  • Applications & Approvals: Manage planning applications, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration with local authorities to expedite approvals.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with planning authorities, consultants, and communities; lead public consultations to support community-focused projects.
  • Sustainability Focus: Integrate Allison Homes’ sustainability and biodiversity values into proposals; collaborate with environmental consultants on eco-friendly designs.
  • Leadership & Mentorship: Prepare to lead, foster teamwork, and support continuous learning within the planning team.
  • Project Tracking: Monitor project milestones, timelines, and budgets, identifying and addressing potential issues proactively.

What you will bring

  • Degree in relevant field; RTPI membership preferred; 5+ years’ experience in UK residential planning.
  • Strong knowledge of UK planning law, sustainability principles, and project management.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills for clear and diplomatic interactions.
  • Customer-focused, collaborative, proactive, and results-driven.
  • Full UK driving license and vehicle access for business travel.

What you get in return

  • Competitive salary
  • Car allowance
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service)
  • Life assurance
  • Smart health employee assistance programme
  • Simply health cash plan
  • Pension scheme
  • House purchase discount scheme on Allison Homes

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with Allison Homes? If this sounds like you, apply today by sending us your CV along with a covering email or letter to cv@allison-homes.com by the closing date of 15th December 2024.

This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, and therefore you should apply for this job as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only successful candidates will be contacted.