Town and Country Planning Manager - Berkshire

Town and Country Planning Manager

Reading, Berkshire

12 Month Contract

I am currently recruiting for a Town & Country Planning Manager on behalf of a rapidly growing Mobile Telecoms company based in central Reading. This is an exciting opportunity for a Town & Country Planning Manager to join a busy and dynamic Property team, supporting the National Planning Manager and Head of Property with regards to Town & Country Planning and Community and Government Affairs across the large portfolio of radio access network sites.

This position will be office based at least 3-4 days a week with other days travelling to sites or remote working.

As Town & Country Planning Manager you will be responsible for:

• Create and maintain planning and property guidance documents.
• Manage 3rd party suppliers - undertaking audits, advising on failures and re-design requirements
• Advise Suppliers on T&C Planning matters including appropriate planning application types for infrastructure site designs, local planning and public consultation requirements, local planning site specific enquiries.
• Develop early consultation strategies with LPAs and other bodies such as the National Parks Authority, English Heritage etc.
• Manage site specific complaints and queries and support Suppliers.
• Liaise with public affairs teams regarding government, local authority and other third-party issues, including new- coverage and capacity strategies.
• Coordinate and issue new site rollout annual plans.
• Manage external suppliers for new development data and mapping tools to monitor the impact upon the radio access network.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Knowledge and experience to interpret Town & Country Planning legislation
• Experience of Mobile telecoms is not essential
• Ability to manage supplier performance and delivery
• Ability to work independently in order to inspire, innovative and encourage new approaches and procedures
• Ability to write processes, procedures and contract scope of works.

Please apply via this site in the first instance or send a CV with covering note to Fred.Cope@Projectpeople.com

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