Planning Manager

Bennett & Game are delighted to have partnered exclusively with Brookworth Homes, a prestigious and award-winning regional house builder renowned for exceptional build quality, thoughtful design and high-specification developments across the South East. Brookworth Homes continue to experience steady and sustainable growth, with a strong future pipeline. We are seeking a Planning Manager to join their expanding Land & Planning team based in Reigate, working alongside a collaborative group of six professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an established Planning Manager or a Planner seeking a genuine step up, with full support for progression. Brookworth Homes are widely regarded as one of the premium residential developers in the Home Counties and South East, delivering products ranging from high-specification apartments through to luxury 5 and 6-bedroom houses. This represents a superb chance to join a developer that is proud of its reputation, design standards and build quality.

Planning Manager Salary & Benefits
* Salary: £40k - £55k DOE
* 23 days holiday  bank holidays * £50 mobile phone allowance
* Business mileage
* NEST Pension
* Other benefits to be discussed at interview Planning Manager Job Overview
* Appointment and coordination of external planning consultants on applications and appeals
* Preparation, management and submission of planning applications
* Managing planning conditions, amendments and compliance
* Supporting the land team with appraisals and due diligence on potential acquisitions
* Conducting comprehensive site assessments
* Overseeing s106 agreements and contributing to the wider project management process
* Working closely with the internal Land & Planning team to support delivery across the full planning lifecycle Planning Manager

Job Requirements
* Open to all planning backgrounds including House builder, Local Authority or Planning Consultancy
* Suitable for an established Planning Manager or a Planner seeking progression
* Planning-related degree (RTPI accredited preferred)
* Strong working knowledge of planning policy and application processes
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work accurately under pressure
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects
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