Senior Design & Planning Executive

Position: Senior Design & Planning Executive (Permanent)
Location: Preston-on-Tees

Taylor Wimpey plc

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people.

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job summary/Purpose

Responsible for the preparation and submission of detailed design and construction information, preparation of technical viabilities, secure planning and technical approvals and provide technical support throughout the build process. The successful candidate will demonstrate in-house design experience, the ability to manage an external consultant team and work proactively with local planning authorities to deliver commercially viable design solutions and quality placemaking principles.

In addition, the Senior Design & Planning Executive must offer advanced design, technical and planning skills to aid with the retention and development of the Design Team.

Primary Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environment

Clear understanding of CDM, BSA, Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and demonstrate a working knowledge of how these should be incorporated into designs and site delivery
Implement a high level of CDM and take action to design out risk
Maintain a good understanding of environmental and ecological constraints to development and ensure that appropriate mitigation is undertaken
Input into LEADR and Site-Specific Environmental Action Plans
Support the Technical team on all aspects of implementation on Taylor Wimpey CDM, EMS and BSA processes and procedures

Land, Planning and Community Engagement

In-depth knowledge and understanding of the planning system, changes in legislation and policies
Manage community consultations and engagement on planning applications
Scope, tender, appoint the appropriate consultant team required to prepare successful applications and appeals
Secure planning approval for well-designed, commercially viable and compliant schemes
Ensure planning applications are optimised and meet the needs of our customers and all areas of the business
Appraise all supporting planning reports and drawings to ensure they respond appropriately to site specific planning journey
Contribute to the evaluation and appraisal of development opportunities to purchase new sites
Contribute to site specific planning, technical and commercial viability reports
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the importance of viability in the negotiation and delivery of development
Responsible for the discharge of planning conditions in response to programme

Pre
- Development Management

Produce site layouts and design packages to support land viability exercises, planning applications and detailed design
Work with the project team to add value and secure consents that promote sustainable design solutions and is in accordance with Taylor Wimpey Placemaking Charter
Liaise with internal colleagues and functions to ensure the scheme meets business requirements
Understanding of current and future Building Regulations
Ensure the design of schemes is compliant with all external requirements (Building Regs, TW Technical Bulletins, Water Authority, Highway Authority, NHBC etc)
Liaise and negotiate with Statutory Authorities, Local Planning Authorities, Highways, Consultants etc. to ensure projects achieve the set objectives and programmes.
Liaise with engineers to ensure accurate technical solutions are produced and value engineering has been completed
Design economically and understand the…