Planning Manager
Job in
Whiteley, Hampshire County, PO15, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-27
Listing for:
FBR Construction Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-27
Job specializations:
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Management
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Real Estate/Property
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Planning Manager / Head of Planning
Hampshire & West Sussex | Private House builder | Permanent
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning Manager / Head of Planning to join an established private house builder with a significant land bank across Hampshire and West Sussex.
This is a senior role responsible for leading planning strategy and delivering residential sites from initial planning through to implementable consent.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the preparation, submission and negotiation of residential planning applications.
- Manage planning strategy across a substantial land portfolio.
- Liaise with Local Planning Authorities, consultants, landowners and other key stakeholders.
- Monitor local planning policy, Local Plan reviews and emerging opportunities.
- Attend Planning Committees, Rights of Way Panels and public consultation meetings.
- Manage planning consultants and external technical professionals.
- Resolve complex planning issues and proactively manage objections.
- Maintain accurate planning records and documentation.
- Report on planning progress, programme, budgets, approvals and risks to the Land & Planning Director.
- Manage and support the planning team.
- Minimum 8 years' post-qualification planning experience.
- Degree in Urban Planning, Geography or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and residential development.
- Proven experience managing and negotiating planning applications.
- Confident presenting to Planning Committees, Council Officers and members of the public.
- Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
- Commercially aware, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Previous team management experience would be advantageous.
A fantastic chance to join a successful private house builder with a strong land pipeline, offering genuine responsibility and the opportunity to influence planning strategy and the delivery of residential developments across Hampshire and West Sussex.
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