Overview

Senior Technical Manager – Location: Crewe, Cheshire. Salary: Competitive - DOE. Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time.Our client wants to employ the ''right'' people. They want to hire people who share their values, are proud of a job well done, work collaboratively with others and who are ambitious to make things happen. If this sounds like you then have a read of what they can offer you.They are looking for a Senior Technical Manager to join our Cheshire-based team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with like-minded people in a company with very ambitious growth plans.They are a leading land and property development company with a strong track record in identifying and unlocking land opportunities across the UK. With an expanding pipeline of residential, care, and mixed-use development schemes, they are looking to appoint an experienced and driven Senior Technical Manager to support the technical and planning delivery of their sites.The Role

The Senior Technical Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our planning programme. This is a results-driven position that demands strong sector knowledge, a proactive approach, and the ability to manage consultants and stakeholders throughout the entire planning process.Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Technical Director, the Senior Technical Manager will be responsible for:Assessing planning potential of land opportunitiesReviewing local authorities planning situation regarding Local Plan situation, five-year housing land supply position, housing deliveryReviewing Neighbourhood Plan positionCompiling Sustainability Checklists and list of facilities in towns and villagesSite photographs of surrounding properties, character and appearance of site location/areaSourcing local/national consultants for planning applicationsSending out enquiries to consultantsReceiving and analysing fee proposals/scope of works/timescalesInstructing consultants for planning applicationsArranging site surveys/visits with consultant and landownerOrganising/attending meetings with consultants as requiredReviewing draft supporting reports for planning applications:Planning StatementArchitects plans, elevations, etc. and Design and Access StatementHighways reports and access arrangementsFlood Risk Assessments/Drainage StrategiesEcology surveys/reportsBNG baseline surveys/assessmentsLandscape Visual Impact AssessmentsArboricultural Impact Assessments/Tree SurveysNoise AssessmentsAir Quality/Odour AssessmentsGeo-environmental Phase I reportsArchaeology/Heritage AssessmentsCare Needs AssessmentsReview policy compliance requirements to ensure planning applications accommodate all itemsCollating final reports for submissionCompleting application forms and uploading reports onto the planning portal, submitting the planning applicationsObtaining validation of planning applicationsMonitoring consultation responses throughout the consultation period and liaising with appropriate consultants to provide suitable repliesMonitoring consultation responses for S106 contribution requests, affordable housing requirements, etc.Attending committee meetingsCollating information for submission/approval of reserved matters applicationsCollating information for submission/discharging planning conditionsCo-ordinating appeal submissionsManaging consultants throughout the appeal processAttendance at appealsSkills and Qualifications

Have proven experience in planning, technical management, or land development (preferably in residential, care, or mixed-use sectors).Demonstrate strong knowledge of planning policy, land assessment, and local authority processes.Be highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.Possess excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence in working with consultants, landowners, and local authorities.Show commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities, minimise risks, and add value at every stage of the planning and technical process.Be detail-oriented and thorough, while also able to see the bigger picture and contribute to the company\''s long-term growth ambitions.Be proactive, ambitious, and a natural problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment.Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience5-hour week - Full-time permanent roleEarly finish on Fridays25 days holiday + bank holidaysPension contributions and incentive packageCar allowanceFree on-site parking at our officeLong service awards including additional holidaysPet-friendly officeTo Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.https://www.muller-property.co.uk/senior-technical-manager/

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