Senior Design & Planning Executive

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. 

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. 

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job summary/Purpose

Responsible for the preparation and submission of detailed design and construction information, preparation of technical viabilities, secure planning and technical approvals and provide technical support throughout the build process.  The successful candidate will demonstrate in-house design experience, the ability to manage an external consultant team and work proactively with local planning authorities to deliver commercially viable design solutions and quality placemaking principles.

In addition, the Senior Design & Planning Executive must offer advanced design, technical and planning skills to aid with the retention and development of the Design Team.

Primary Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environment

• Clear understanding of CDM, BSA, Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and demonstrate a working knowledge of how these should be incorporated into designs and site delivery
• Implement a high level of CDM and take action to design out risk
• Maintain a good understanding of environmental and ecological constraints to development and ensure that appropriate mitigation is undertaken
• Input into LEADR and Site-Specific Environmental Action Plans
• Support the Technical team on all aspects of implementation on Taylor Wimpey CDM, EMS and BSA processes and procedures

Land, Planning and Community Engagement

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the planning system, changes in legislation and policies
• Manage community consultations and engagement on planning applications
• Scope, tender, appoint the appropriate consultant team required to prepare successful applications and appeals
• Secure planning approval for well-designed, commercially viable and compliant schemes
• Ensure planning applications are optimised and meet the needs of our customers and all areas of the business
• Appraise all supporting planning reports and drawings to ensure they respond appropriately to site specific planning journey
• Contribute to the evaluation and appraisal of development opportunities to purchase new sites
• Contribute to site specific planning, technical and commercial viability reports
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the importance of viability in the negotiation and delivery of development
• Responsible for the discharge of planning conditions in response to programme

Pre- Development Management

• Produce site layouts and design packages to support land viability exercises, planning applications and detailed design
• Work with the project team to add value and secure consents that promote sustainable design solutions and is in accordance with Taylor Wimpey Placemaking Charter
• Liaise with internal colleagues and functions to ensure the scheme meets business requirements
• Understanding of current and future Building Regulations
• Ensure the design of schemes is compliant with all external requirements (Building Regs, TW Technical Bulletins, Water Authority, Highway Authority, NHBC etc)
• Liaise and negotiate with Statutory Authorities, Local Planning Authorities, Highways, Consultants etc. to ensure projects achieve the set objectives and programmes.
• Liaise with engineers to ensure accurate technical solutions are produced and value engineering has been completed
• Design economically and understand the commercial and programming impact of design decisions
• Produce & co-ordinate high quality designs, utilising TW standard products and details
• Effectively manage the external consultant team and track professional fees against the project fee budgets
• Deliver designs and supporting information in line with the department’s standards and project milestones e.g. concept, pre-tender, site and sales pre-start meetings.
• Understanding of affordable housing requirements, policy and contracts

Development Management 

• Provide prompt and accurate technical support and guidance for regional site and office-based operations
• To co-ordinate and manage technical site and product documentation
• Liaise with site and NHBC to resolve technical and/or design queries
• Prepare and maintain legal plans

General

• Ability to self-motivate, demonstrate ownership and problem solve
• Must be able to communicate well at all levels
• Carry out responsibilities in-line with Company’s Operating Framework
• Attend all meetings required under the Company’s Operating Framework
• Manage projects in-line with business forecasts and targets
• Any other duties as required by the Technical Director

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Degree level qualification in a Planning or Architectural-related subject or where transferable skills can be demonstrated
• Previous experience with another developer/housebuilder or Consultancy 
• At least five years’ experience with a Planning and Development background 

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions.  We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.  Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.    

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. 

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants:

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.