Redrow: Planning Manager - Redrow Homes Midlands

Planning Manager

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Redrow Homes Midlands
Redrow Homes Midlands, Tamworth
Permanent
Competitive salary

Closing Date: 31/01/2020

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Summary

Our purpose is to create a better way for people to live. We care about the quality of homes that we build, the people who help us build them, the communities we create and the society in which we live.

Redrow is the UK’s fastest growing house builder.

We are looking for high performing people looking to build a career in Land and Planning with Redrow. At Redrow you will be part of a business that recognises achievement.

Key Responsibilities

 

·         Manage planning activities in relation to all aspects of land purchase, both short and long term to ensure that appropriate planning consents are obtained cost effectively.

 

·         Actively participate as part of the planning function’s management team in the general running of the company and achieving the company’s targets and assist in ensuring that best practices are followed, costs are controlled, and the department maximises revenue generation and contribution to the company’s operating profit.

 

·         Undertake Planning Appraisals of potential development sites, identify risks, and make recommendations on the prospects of achieving planning permission and the likely timeframes.

 

·         Prepare and manage applications and planning appeals for residential and mixed use developments of varying scale involving both brownfield and greenfield sites across the country. 

 

·         Engage into negotiations with officers, local community groups and other stakeholders at both pre-application and post-application submission stages.

 

·         Monitor and advise on the way in which changes in planning policy, legislation, and regulation are likely to shape the planning strategies and investment decisions made by the Company.

 

·         Help ensure the planning team operates in accordance with Company policies and procedures and develop a strong understanding of development opportunities and competitor activity.

 

What we can do for you

We've been building a proud reputation for beautiful high quality homes across England and Wales for nearly 50 years. Key to our success are the many talented people working in every department across the business who are committed to excellence. We encourage them all to grow and maximise their potential by working with like-minded people who share their vision and values.

At Redrow we are committed to continuously promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) throughout the business to build a culture that is inclusive to all, actively values difference and ensures everyone is treated fairly.

Supporting the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our people really matters and it\'s something we take very seriously. The health and wellbeing of our employees and sub-contractors is embedded at the heart of our culture and as part of this, we offer a wide range of wellbeing programmes, initiatives and education to support our colleagues both in work and in their personal lives.

We promote a culture of development and believe in investing in each individual to help them fulfil their personal goals, excel in their current role and support their future career progression.