Strategic Planner

Strategic Planner Location: Crewe, Cheshire Salary: Competitive, 50,000 - 60,000 per annum (Depending on experience) Our client is a privately-owned, family run company, and has a diverse portfolio covering residential, healthcare, office, leisure, employment, and retail property schemes. With 25 years of expertise in land promotion, planning, and development, they work collaboratively with local authorities, landowners, and end users to bring forward high-quality schemes that meet the evolving needs of local communities. Theyre looking for a talented and motivated Strategic Planner to join their growing team, based at their head office in Crewe, Cheshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the planning and delivery of strategic residential, mixed-use, healthcare, and commercial schemes that help meet the evolving needs of communities across the UK. The Role In this role, youll work closely with the Technical Director to promote a portfolio of long- and short-term land opportunities through the planning system. Youll play a key part in preparing and delivering planning strategies, responding to Local Plans, managing consultants, and helping bring forward high-quality developments from early-stage site assessments through to planning consent. Duties Include: Undertaking initial planning appraisals for new land opportunities Preparing and supporting planning promotion strategies for sites at various stages of the Local Plan process Reviewing and responding to Local Plan consultations, call-for-sites, and housing supply evidence Drafting and coordinating the submission of Local Plan representations and planning applications Managing relationships with planning consultants and technical specialists Supporting budget management and coordinating consultant deliverables Assisting with landowner communications and internal site tracking Keeping abreast of changes in planning policy and best practice guidance Supporting the wider land and planning team to identify new opportunities Skills and Qualifications Essential: RTPI-accredited degree in town planning or a related discipline At least 5 years of relevant experience in a planning role (from consultancy, housebuilding, land promotion, or local authority) Strong understanding of the UK planning system, including Local Plan processes and the planning application process for large-scale residential and care home developments Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail and strong analytical ability Strong organisational skills and a collaborative mindset Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites and meetings as required Desirable: Actively working toward RTPI chartered status (or already chartered) Experience preparing Local Plan representations, call-for-sites submissions, and outline or hybrid planning applications Experience working on projects within the renewable energy sector and a good understanding of planning considerations related to energy infrastructure (e.g. solar farms, battery storage, wind) Strong research and policy analysis capabilities Benefits Competitive salary based on experience (50K 60k) 37.5-hour week with flexible working hours between 8:00am 6:00pm Early finish on Fridays 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension contributions and incentive package Free on-site parking Long service awards, including additional holiday entitlement Pet-friendly office and a collaborative, welcoming culture To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-07-01