Head of Planning

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the real estate sector is looking for a Head of Planning to strengthen their team. This role encompasses managing planning applications, coordinating with consultants, and overseeing large-scale housing projects. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in planning management and a pathway to become a Planning Director.

Qualifications

• 8+ years post-graduation experience.
• Experience managing planning applications on strategic land sites.
• Good knowledge of planning in Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning applications on immediate and strategic land sites.
• Oversee internal and external consultants.
• Work on high-profile house building projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Consultant Management

Education

Degree qualified with MRTPI

Job description

Job Title: Head of Planning

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Client: TDM Recruitment

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

I am working with a developer in London who is looking to strengthen their team with a Head of Planning working on high-profile house building projects across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Hampshire.

You will be an experienced planning manager ready to take the next step, with detailed experience in managing planning applications on both immediate and strategic land sites. You should be accustomed to managing internal and external consultants on short-term projects as well as large, multi-phased masterplans on strategic land.

Ideal candidates will currently work for a large national house builder in a Head of Planning role or as a Planning Director within a consultancy. There is a clear progression pathway to become a Planning Director.

Key Experience:

• Degree qualified with MRTPI
• 8+ years post-graduation experience
• Currently working for a house builder in a Head of Planning role or as a Planning Director for a strategic land promoter
• Good knowledge and experience handling planning applications in Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire
• Detailed experience with large, complex planning applications
• Experience managing projects with 100+ units
• Director calibre and motivated to succeed