Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Planner
Reports to: Head of Planning
Our Story
The Lioncourt Group is unique within the house building industry and we are very proud to be distinctly different. It is our culture, focus on quality and success that inspires all employees in the Lioncourt Group to deliver exceptional performance.
Throughout our almost 20 years in operation, we have made massive strides to grow the business and have also been nimble on our feet to quickly adapt to changing market conditions.
Lioncourt Homes is one of only a handful of UK home builders to have achieved HBF 5-star status for 11 consecutive years.
Our Culture
_ Great Place to Work certified and proud to be listed as one of the best places to work within Engineering, Construction and Property in the UK 2025! _
Our culture is a key ingredient of our success and is one of devolving decision making and providing support to everyone who works within the business, as well as our business partners. The key pillars of our culture are:
Pride - pride in our work, our Company and our achievements
Trust - we trust each other's ability to do our roles, we are honest, we have integrity and respect for everyone.
Agility - we adapt quickly to change and have created a supportive but flexible environment.
Quality - we are all highly driven by quality and proud to be a 5 Star Home Builder. We are focused on quality of build, design and customer service.
Fulfilling - Working at Lioncourt is a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
Role Overview
As a Senior Planner in the residential sector, you will lead and manage planning projects, with a focus on delivering high-quality housing developments. You'll work closely with local authorities, architects, consultants and stakeholders to shape the proposals and navigate the planning system with strategic insight and technical expertise.
Lioncourt Homes internal team lead their own planning applications frequently without consultant input to achieve full control, consistency and commercial oversight of our Planning function. As such the Senior Planner role is highly autonomous.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership : Manage residential planning applications from inception to approval, including pre-application advice, design input, and public consultation.
Policy Interpretation : Analyse and apply national and local planning policies to support development proposals.
Stakeholder Engagement : Liaise with consultants, local planning authorities, community groups, and other consultants to ensure smooth project delivery.
Planning Strategy : Develop and implement planning strategies for each development.
Report Writing and Analysis : Assist in preparing supporting statements for planning submissions, and the ability to review and understand the supporting reports for planning submissions.
Masterplanning : Ability to interpret plans and advise on development proposals to ensure planning policies are adhered to.
Management Responsibilities : Support junior planners through guidance, training, and review of work.
Appeals & Inquiries : Support the company in the preparation of planning appeals if necessary
Essential Skills
Experience in preparing and submitting planning applications, including the management of consultant teams.
Excellent communication skills and time management to ensure deadlines are achieved
Commercially aware of costs when instructing consultants and when finalising planning proposals
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants will preferably have a minimum of 4-5 years post qualification experience in a planning position with similar duties
MRTPI accredited or working towards membership
Managerial experience
Desirable Skills
Familiarity with Section 106 negotiations.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Sick pay
Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
Worcester WR5 2RX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
UK Planning : 5 years (required)
consultancy or local authority : 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Location:
Worcester WR5 2RX (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Title: Senior Planner
Reports to: Head of Planning
Our Story
The Lioncourt Group is unique within the house building industry and we are very proud to be distinctly different. It is our culture, focus on quality and success that inspires all employees in the Lioncourt Group to deliver exceptional performance.
Throughout our almost 20 years in operation, we have made massive strides to grow the business and have also been nimble on our feet to quickly adapt to changing market conditions.
Lioncourt Homes is one of only a handful of UK home builders to have achieved HBF 5-star status for 11 consecutive years.
Our Culture
_ Great Place to Work certified and proud to be listed as one of the best places to work within Engineering, Construction and Property in the UK 2025! _
Our culture is a key ingredient of our success and is one of devolving decision making and providing support to everyone who works within the business, as well as our business partners. The key pillars of our culture are:
Pride - pride in our work, our Company and our achievements
Trust - we trust each other's ability to do our roles, we are honest, we have integrity and respect for everyone.
Agility - we adapt quickly to change and have created a supportive but flexible environment.
Quality - we are all highly driven by quality and proud to be a 5 Star Home Builder. We are focused on quality of build, design and customer service.
Fulfilling - Working at Lioncourt is a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
Role Overview
As a Senior Planner in the residential sector, you will lead and manage planning projects, with a focus on delivering high-quality housing developments. You'll work closely with local authorities, architects, consultants and stakeholders to shape the proposals and navigate the planning system with strategic insight and technical expertise.
Lioncourt Homes internal team lead their own planning applications frequently without consultant input to achieve full control, consistency and commercial oversight of our Planning function. As such the Senior Planner role is highly autonomous.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership : Manage residential planning applications from inception to approval, including pre-application advice, design input, and public consultation.
Policy Interpretation : Analyse and apply national and local planning policies to support development proposals.
Stakeholder Engagement : Liaise with consultants, local planning authorities, community groups, and other consultants to ensure smooth project delivery.
Planning Strategy : Develop and implement planning strategies for each development.
Report Writing and Analysis : Assist in preparing supporting statements for planning submissions, and the ability to review and understand the supporting reports for planning submissions.
Masterplanning : Ability to interpret plans and advise on development proposals to ensure planning policies are adhered to.
Management Responsibilities : Support junior planners through guidance, training, and review of work.
Appeals & Inquiries : Support the company in the preparation of planning appeals if necessary
Essential Skills
Experience in preparing and submitting planning applications, including the management of consultant teams.
Excellent communication skills and time management to ensure deadlines are achieved
Commercially aware of costs when instructing consultants and when finalising planning proposals
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants will preferably have a minimum of 4-5 years post qualification experience in a planning position with similar duties
MRTPI accredited or working towards membership
Managerial experience
Desirable Skills
Familiarity with Section 106 negotiations.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Sick pay
Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
Worcester WR5 2RX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
UK Planning : 5 years (required)
consultancy or local authority : 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Location:
Worcester WR5 2RX (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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