It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Crest Nicholson has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planning Manager to join their team. As a Senior Strategic Planning Manager you will identify, secure, promote and deliver planning consent on land with medium to longer term potential for residential development within Partnership & Strategic Land in accordance with the Company’s operational requirements. Key Responsibilities: To directly assist the Strategic Land Director in achieving the Company’s business objectives. To manage the integration of strategic land assets To build and develop ongoing strong relationships at all levels with key individuals and groups of interested parties in the land acquisition and planning process e.g. Council Chief Executives, Directors of Planning & Regeneration, Local Communities, Ward Members, Local Objectors etc. We are looking for the following skills and experience: 3 years’ Experience in a similar role In depth knowledge and clear understanding of the continually evolving planning system and its emphasis on localism and sustainability Self Sourcing and acquisition of new opportunities Strong Knowledge of the land market A Track record of delivering time critical projects within Programme and Budget Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills Negotiation Skills Attention to Detail Self-Motivator Business Acumen Tenacity / Perseverance The Company Crest Nicholson is a leading developer of quality homes and thriving, sustainable communities. We create great places for our customers to live, selecting desirable locations for our developments and taking a holistic approach to the design of our homes and their surroundings. Attractive placemaking helps us deliver appealing and well-connected communities where people and nature can thrive. As an employer of choice, we offer an extensive range of benefits, to include: Competitive Salary Company Bonus Scheme Car Allowance Private pension Private healthcare and cash plan options 25 days' annual leave Cycle to work scheme Share save scheme Gym membership discounts We are an inclusive employer; the Company will consider flexible working requests for all roles. We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees as an equal opportunities employer. If you are applying to work at Crest Nicholson, we will ask you to supply us with sufficient personal information to help us process your application. To learn more about what personal information we will need to process and why, please refer to our recruitment privacy notice which can be found on the Crest Nicholson website under ‘Recruitment Privacy Policy'. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!