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Title: Design &amp; Planning Project ManagerContract: Permanent, Full-TimeHours: 37.5 hours per weekSalary: £38,185 to £42,417 per annum dependent on experienceGrade: 7Reporting Office: Stratford, LondonPersona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)<a href="https://lqgroup.engageats.co.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAI3dMyH7+aRsXJPdz+CdVHA4pVYW0z/NPnIImPnYvkuMBE6FdCYdIkOFVmUXCVyixjNGaYznghpa1GfNwKxpbrW" target="_blank">Role Profile - Design and Planning Project Manager.docx</a> Closing date for completed applications: 18th November 2025 at 11 PM<a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">Benefits</a> include:Excellent pension plan (up to 5% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and<a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">many more</a>…**Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.Join our Design and Planning Team at L&amp;Q!Come and join the Design and Planning Team at L&amp;Q where there is opportunity to work on bringing forward major, exciting residential developments and shape the design of new homes and communities we are delivering. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to grow their housing and planning experience, project management skills, and work alongside skilled internal and external teams.Reporting to the Senior Design and Planning Manager the successful candidate will project manage the design and planning process as directed to include appraising new development opportunities, obtaining planning permissions and adding value to existing permissions. If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!Your Impact in the Role:<ul><li>Planning &amp; Design Management: Lead on the day-to-day project management of the planning application process and RIBA Stages 0–3 design development. Appoint and manage consultant teams, monitor budgets and programmes, and ensure quality control throughout.</li><li>Strategic Project Delivery: Support the identification and assessment of new development opportunities. Research and appraise residential-led planning potential for inclusion in L&amp;Q’s development programme.</li><li>Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, including planning authorities, local authorities, consultants, and landowners, to secure viable and deliverable planning consents.</li><li>Financial &amp; Risk Control: Manage and report on project budgets, ensuring spend remains within approved limits. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, escalating as needed.</li><li>Compliance &amp; Governance: Ensure compliance with planning, health and safety, and governance procedures, maintaining accurate records and KPI reporting.</li><li>Customer &amp; Team Focus: Deliver excellent customer service in line with L&amp;Q’s values, collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals and contribute to Annual Plan targets.</li></ul>What you'll bring:<ul><li>Planning &amp; Design Expertise: A strong understanding of the design and planning process within residential development, including experience preparing and submitting planning applications. An up-to-date understanding of national, regional and local planning policy and ability to appraise planning considerations for new development opportunities.</li><li>Commercial &amp; Analytical Skills: The ability to demonstrate financial and commercial acumen, with an understanding of how to achieve deliverable and cost-effective design outcomes.</li><li>Stakeholder &amp; Communication Skills: Excellent negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills, with experience building positive relationships internally and externally.</li><li>Organisational &amp; Project Management: Strong coordination and multitasking skills, able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Customer &amp; Values Focus: A commitment to customer satisfaction, collaboration, and delivering work that reflects L&amp;Q’s core values – People, Passion, Inclusion, Responsibility, and Impact.</li><li>IT Proficiency: Confident using Microsoft Office and relevant business systems. </li><li>Professional Knowledge: A 2:1 accredited degree or higher, or a professional qualification in land, property, or planning (RTPI-accredited). (preferable)</li></ul>We look forward to reviewing your application, and hearing about the genuine experiences and skills you could bring to our organisation. L&amp;Q reserve the right to not accept statements that exceed 500 words.About L&amp;Q:We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South-East and North-West of England. At L&amp;Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/-/media/files/careers/behavioural-framework.pdf" target="_blank">values and behavioural framework</a>, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&amp;Q.L&amp;Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/about-landq/our-vision-and-values/ethics-and-diversity" target="_blank">here</a> to read more. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email <a href="mailto:lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk</a>At L&amp;Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.Click <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq" target="_blank">here</a> to find out more about L&amp;Q and why you should join us!





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London and Quadrant Housing Trust

Design and Planning Project Manager

Principal Planning Officer – Gilston Area TeamPrincipal Planning Officer x 2 – Strategic Applications Team Grade 9 – 10 up to £54,189 (plus local weighting) plus an additional £3,500 Market Supplement*Full Time, 37 hours per week, permanent. Blended/home working available, Hertford. Are you an ambitious planning professional looking for a new challenge? Are you looking to develop a skillset in negotiating and taking a lead on complex major planning applications including one of the largest complex major planning applications in the country planning for a whole new community of 10,000 homes?Are you keen to develop practical skills in managing and mentoring junior officers, leading by example within a busy team environment?Could you thrive in a progressive public sector environment making a real difference to the residents of East Herts? If so, we’re looking for three dynamic, highly talented and motivated Development Management Principal Planning Officers to join the Gilston Area Team (x1) and the Strategic Applications Team (x2).In the Gilston Area Team, you will manage the complex suite of applications required to take the outline permissions through the detailed masterplanning and reserved matters stages towards the delivery of the Gilston Area development.In the Strategic Applications Team, you will manage complex major and strategic developments across East Hertfordshire including sustainable urban extensions to the 5 main towns in the District, and other sustainable locations. We have two Principal Planning Officer posts available in the Strategic Applications Team.These roles provide great opportunities for enthusiastic planning professionals looking to widen their experience through complex major and strategic development proposals across a range of urban, suburban and rural settings situated in a rich, diverse and historic environment. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of significant housing, community, commercial and employment development sites in the district, including allocated sites, helping us achieve sustainable development of the highest standards of design, where active and sustainable travel is the priority, to protect our unique array of heritage assets and conserve the beautiful natural environment that surrounds us while enabling the creation of new habitats and opportunities for nature recovery, recreation, health and wellbeing. Gilston Area Team Role: Granted planning permission in January 2025 the Gilston Area will deliver seven new villages containing new homes, community infrastructure, commercial and retail development plus complex infrastructure projects. Masterplanning the first villages is ongoing alongside detailed applications marking the first step towards delivery. The Gilston Area Team are looking for a capable and experienced planner to manage a complex and varied workload and to work closely with delivery partners to ensure the detailed planning stage delivers upon the commitments secured at the outline application stage. As a Principal Planning Officer in the Gilston Area Team, you will manage a caseload of complex planning and related applications, including pre-application submissions. You will also exercise delegated powers to determine applications and to take a project managed approach to teams, leading and mentoring junior colleagues. Providing a service that is efficient and effective, you will oversee all stages of the process from initial assessment, through to committee reporting, legal agreements, conditions and appeals.Strategic Applications Team Role: The Council’s Growth Strategy focuses on sustainable urban extensions and redevelopment of brownfield land and sustainable locations within the key settlements including those in Hertford, Bishop’s Stortford, Ware and extensions to Welwyn Garden Suburb and Stevenage, in addition to the Gilston Area. The Council is in the process of preparing an ambitious new District Plan to deliver growth over the new Plan Period.As a Principal Planning Officer in the Strategic Applications Team, you will manage a caseload of complex planning and related applications, including pre-application submissions, focusing on development management. The applications will comprise a range of complex major planning applications and listed building consents, including housing, commercial, community, employment, renewable energy (BESS &amp; Solar Farms) and heritage and leisure-led developments. The role will involve you exercising delegated powers to determine applications across the Development Management Team and to take a project managed approach to assessing planning applications including as part of Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs), whilst leading and mentoring junior colleagues. You will oversee all stages of the process from initial assessment, through to committee reporting, legal agreements, conditions and appeals.Additionally, you will:<ul><li>keep up to date with case law, national and local policies and community needs to ensure that the planning process can deliver the best outputs and outcomes</li><li>Present casework to decision-making committees and in other public meetings such as Community Forums, Development Management Forums and Steering Groups </li><li>Respond promptly to customers’ needs </li><li>Provide guidance, training and support to other team members</li></ul>The roles will require you to visit and inspect land and development sites and other locations both within and beyond the district.So, if you want to join us at the head of the curve and become an innovator, designer and environmentalist helping to plan a prosperous future for East Hertfordshire, then apply today!*In line with their pay policy, EHC will review the application of the Market Forces Supplement annually, and if warranted, will make adjustments in liaison with affected staff. About You To be considered as a Principal Planning Officer, you will need:<ul><li>Experience dealing with major development proposals </li><li>Experience and understanding of the planning legal obligation process</li><li>Project management experience</li><li>Experience dealing with planning issues and communicating these at committees and public meetings</li><li>Experience guiding, mentoring and supporting junior colleagues</li><li>A degree in Town and Country Planning and/or post graduate qualification in Town and Country Planning (or equivalent)</li><li>A current, valid driving licence, access to your own vehicle and the ability to travel across the district, occasionally at short notice </li></ul> Why Join Us?<ul><li>Make a real impact on the future of East Herts.</li><li>Supportive and inclusive work environment.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li></ul> How to apply For an informal discussion regarding the Gilston Area role OR the Strategic Applications Team roles, please contact Martin Plummer, Service Manager Development Management and Enforcement on (01992 532080) or Jenny Pierce, Gilston Area Team Leader on (07936 925718) or Neil Button, Interim Strategic Sites Team Leader on (01279 655261)To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by 16 November. For more information, visit our website <a href="//www.eastherts.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.eastherts.gov.uk</a> or contact the above officers.East Herts District Council are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.





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East Hertfordshire District Council

Principal Planning Officer - Strategic Applications Team and Gilston Area Team

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Strategic Team Leader to manage and inspire our team of planning officers. You will lead the delivery of large-scale strategic development projects that shape the long-term vision of East Herts. This is a unique opportunity to influence key developments and ensure they align with our council’s goals for sustainable growth and community wellbeing.East Herts District Council is committed to sustainable growth and vibrant communities. We are at the forefront of shaping the future of our district through innovative planning and strategic development. Join us and play a pivotal role in transforming East Herts into a thriving place to live, work, and visit.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead, motivate, and manage a team of planning officers focused on strategic development projects.</li><li>Oversee the assessment and progression of large-scale planning applications and policy development.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, developers, and the community to ensure successful project delivery.</li><li>Provide expert advice and guidance on strategic planning matters.</li><li>Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and outcomes to senior management and elected members.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the team and planning processes.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Proven experience in managing teams within a planning or development context, preferably in local government.</li><li>Strong knowledge of strategic planning, policy frameworks, and large-scale development projects.</li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects effectively.</li><li>Passion for sustainable development and community-focused planning.</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Make a real impact on the future of East Herts.</li><li>Supportive and inclusive work environment.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li></ul>How to apply For an informal discussion about the role and to find out more about East Herts Councils ambition please contact Martin Plummer (Service Manager - Development Management and Enforcement) (<a href="mailto:martin.plummer@eastherts.gov.uk" target="_blank">martin.plummer@eastherts.gov.uk</a>).Closing date: 30 November at MidnightInterviews will be held In early December. So, if you’re looking to make a difference in East Hertfordshire as a (job title), please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.





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