Planning Manager

The Role

Reporting to the Planning Director, you will lead the planning strategy and project coordination of significant residential-led developments — typically large-scale, multi-phase schemes requiring careful stakeholder management and long-term vision.

This is more than a traditional planning role. You will combine strong planning expertise with project and development management capability, overseeing outline consents and guiding schemes through the promotion and delivery phases.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading planning strategy on large, complex residential-led and mixed‑use schemes
• Managing projects through Local Plan promotion, outline consent and reserved matters stages
• Overseeing outline planning applications on multi-phase developments
• Acting as project lead across consultant teams (planning, technical, environmental, masterplanning, viability)
• Working closely with consortium partners, JV partners and landowners to align strategy and delivery
• Coordinating inputs across technical disciplines to ensure programmes and commercial objectives are met
• Representing the business at hearings, examinations and planning committees
• Supporting land acquisition and strategic land appraisals

About You

We’re seeking an experienced planning professional who understands the dynamics of strategic land and major development delivery.

• Strong experience within a strategic land promoter, master developer or major housebuilder
• Proven track record on large, complex residential‑led projects
• Experience overseeing outline consents on multi‑phase schemes
• Comfortable working with consortium arrangements and joint venture partners
• Strong project management and development management skills
• Commercially astute with the ability to balance planning, programme and delivery considerations
• Confident communicator, capable of engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and partners

Why Apply?

• Join a well‑capitalised, ambitious business with a strong pipeline
• Genuine influence across planning and development strategy
• Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits
• Clear opportunity for progression as the portfolio grows

If you’re a Senior Planning Manager looking to step into a broader strategic and development‑focused role, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

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