Graduate Planning Manager/ Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Planning Manager in Hillingdon. You will work closely with land and development teams to manage planning applications, drive residential schemes, and contribute to planning strategies. Ideal candidates should have 2-4 years of planning experience, a degree in town planning (RTPI accredited), and excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive salary, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in planning (consultancy, developer, or local authority).
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy and development processes.
• RTPI membership or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage, and coordinate planning applications.
• Liaise with consultants, local authorities, and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the planning strategy for new land opportunities.

Skills

UK planning policy knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving approach

Education

Degree or master's in town planning (RTPI accredited)

Job description

Planning Manager – Location: Hillingdon

Penguin Recruitment is supporting a well established residential developer in their search for a Planning Manager to join their team in Hillingdon. This is a great opportunity for a town planner with 2-4 years of experience in consultancy, client-side or local authority environments to take a step into a commercially focused, developer-side role.

About the Role

As a Planning Manager, you’ll work closely with the land and development teams to assess planning potential, submit and manage planning applications, and help drive the delivery of new residential schemes across the region. You will support site promotion strategies, manage external consultants, and assist with appeals and planning negotiations.

This role is ideal for a planner who understands the development process and is eager to gain more exposure to the commercial aspects of land and planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage, and coordinate planning applications
• Liaise with consultants, local authorities, and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to the planning strategy for new land opportunities
• Monitor and respond to emerging local plans and policy changesAssist with appeals, public consultations, and planning committees

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in planning (consultancy, developer, or local authority)
• Degree and/or master’s in town planning or related field (RTPI accredited)
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy and development processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• RTPI membership or working towards it

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• A collaborative and commercially focused working environment
• Involvement in a wide range of residential developments
• Career progression opportunities and professional support

To apply or find out more, contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.