Senior Design & Planning Executive

Location: North Yorkshire / Teesside
Salary: £55,000
Car Allowance: £5,200
Bonus: 5%

Make a Home Where Your Work Truly Matters

Our client doesnt just build houses they build futures. Not just for the people who live in their homes, but for their own people too.

When collective skills come together, incredible places and spaces are created where communities thrive. With multiple regional offices across the UK and international operations, our client brings their vision to life locally empowering their teams with the tools, trust and autonomy to succeed.

If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your impact is visible this could be your next move.

The Role: Senior Design & Planning Executive

This is a pivotal position responsible for:

• Preparing and submitting detailed design and construction information

• Producing technical viability assessments

• Securing planning and technical approvals

• Providing technical support throughout the build process

You will combine strong in-house design capability with the ability to manage external consultants and work collaboratively with Local Planning Authorities to deliver commercially viable, policy-compliant, high-quality placemaking solutions.

You will also play a key role in strengthening and developing the wider Design Team.

Key ResponsibilitiesHealth, Safety & Environment

• Strong working knowledge of CDM, BSA, Health & Safety and Environmental regulations

• Proactively design out risk

• Understand ecological and environmental constraints

• Input into Environmental Action Plans

• Support implementation of CDM, EMS and BSA processes

Land, Planning & Community Engagement

• In-depth understanding of UK planning policy and legislation

• Manage community consultations

• Appoint and manage consultant teams for applications and appeals

• Secure commercially viable planning approvals

• Optimise planning submissions to meet customer and business needs

• Evaluate development opportunities and site acquisitions

• Contribute to viability assessments and negotiations

• Discharge planning conditions in line with programme

Pre-Development Management

• Produce layouts and design packages for viability and planning

• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and statutory authorities

• Liaise with planners, highways, water authorities, engineers and NHBC

• Value engineer technical solutions

• Manage consultant fees and budgets

• Deliver high-quality coordinated design information

• Understand affordable housing policy and delivery

Development Management

• Provide technical support to site and regional teams

• Manage product and site documentation

• Resolve technical queries with NHBC and site teams

• Prepare and maintain legal plans

About You

• Degree qualified in Planning, Architecture or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum 5 years experience within housebuilding, development or consultancy

• Strong background in planning and development

• Commercially aware with strong viability understanding

• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence at all levels

• Proactive, self-motivated and solutions-focused

Whats in It for You?

• Competitive basic salary (£55,000)

• £5,200 car allowance

• 5% annual bonus

• Private healthcare

• Company-funded life insurance

• Contributory pension scheme

• Retail discounts

• Discounted house purchase scheme

• Car leasing scheme

• Share plans

• Flexible benefits (including option to buy additional annual leave)

• Industry-leading training and career development

Our client offers a supportive, no-blame culture where collaboration is valued and professional growth is actively encouraged. This is a business where people genuinely feel at home.

Inclusivity Statement

Our client is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds. Adjustments and support are available throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal opportunity for all candidates.

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