Senior Planner

📍 Norwich (NR7)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Planner to join a leading residential developer based in Norwich. This role sits within the Technical Team and reports to the Planning Director, playing a key role in securing planning consents and supporting the continued growth of the regional land pipeline.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a programme of planning applications and site promotions, helping to convert land opportunities into deliverable residential developments. The role involves working closely with a wide range of stakeholders including landowners, consultants, local planning authorities, developers and local communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake site appraisals, including analysis of planning histories, policy review and assessment of development opportunities for both immediate and strategic sites.
• Prepare and project manage planning applications, including Outline, Full and Reserved Matters submissions.
• Manage the discharge of planning conditions to support the delivery of new development sites.
• Prepare supporting planning documentation, including Design & Access Statements and other key reports.
• Liaise with internal teams, external consultants and local planning authorities throughout the planning process.
• Coordinate information for stakeholder engagement and public consultation events.
• Assist in developing planning strategies to promote medium and long-term sites through the development plan process.
• Support the Planning Director and wider team in delivering the regional planning strategy.
• Provide mentoring and support to junior members of the team.
• Contribute to regional meetings and business discussions as a planning subject matter expert.

Requirements

• Experience leading and managing planning applications within either the public or private sector.
• RTPI-accredited Planning degree or master’s qualification.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and development process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
• Proactive, collaborative and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life cover and contributory pension
• Employee benefits platform with retail discounts and wellbeing support
• Opportunity to join a 5-star housebuilder delivering high-quality homes across the UK

Feel free to get in touch if interested – [email protected] / 01792 677005