Graduate Planning Manager/ Planner

Penguin Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established residential developer in Hillingdon is seeking a Planning Manager to enhance their team. The role involves managing planning applications, liaising with various stakeholders, and contributing to strategic planning initiatives. Ideal candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in planning, a relevant degree, and strong knowledge of UK planning policies. The position offers competitive salary, career growth, and involvement in dynamic residential development projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Collaborative working environment

Career progression opportunities

Professional support

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in planning (consultancy, developer, or local authority).
• 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.
• Monitor and respond to emerging local plans and policy changes.
• Assist with appeals, public consultations, and planning committees.

Skills

Strong understanding of UK planning policy and development processes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive approach to problem-solving

Education

Degree and/or master's in town planning or related field (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 changes
• Assist 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.