Planning Manager

Description:

A leading national strategic land promoter is looking to appoint a senior Planning Manager to play a key role in driving forward a portfolio of complex, large-scale residential and mixed-use projects across the UK.

This is a high-impact position suited to an experienced planner who thrives on development management, project leadership, and navigating challenging planning environments
The Role

leYou will take ownership of strategically important sites, managing them through the planning system and unlocking value through promotion and delivery. Working closely with land, technical, and commercial teams, you’ll be central to shaping planning strategies and securing permissions on complex schemes.
Key responsibilities inclu

• de:Leading the planning and development management process on major strategic si
• tesPreparing and executing planning strategies for complex and often contentious proje
• ctsManaging planning applications, appeals, and stakeholder engagem
• entCoordinating multidisciplinary consultant te
• amsEngaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and landowners at a senior le
• velSupporting land acquisition teams with planning advice and due diligence

About

• YouMRTPI qualified (or equival
• ent)Significant experience in strategic land, housebuilding, or consult
• ancyStrong track record delivering complex planning permiss
• ionsDeep understanding of the UK planning system and development pro
• cessCommercially aware, with the ability to balance planning risk and land v
• alueConfident communicator, capable of operating at senior stakeholder level

Why A

• pply?Work on large-scale, nationally significant pro
• jectsJoin a well-capitalised, highly respected land pro
• moterGenuine opportunity to shape strategy and influence out
• comesClear progression path into senior leade