Planning And Development Manager

Penguin Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading organisation in environmental services is seeking a Planning and Development Manager in Oxfordshire. This role involves leading planning applications and engaging with stakeholders while ensuring compliance with UK legislation. The ideal candidate has relevant educational qualifications and proven sector experience. The company offers competitive salary, car allowance, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and development within waste, minerals, or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and policy in the UK.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing planning applications and EIAs.
• Advising on planning policy and regulatory requirements.
• Engaging with local authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Degree in Town Planning or Environmental Planning

MRTPI or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Planning and Development Manager – Oxfordshire. Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a market-leading organisation in the waste management and environmental services sector in their search for a Planning and Development Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business with ambitious growth plans and a commitment to sustainability and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing planning applications, appeals, and EIAs for waste management and associated development projects.
• Advising on planning policy and regulatory requirements relevant to the business.
• Engaging with local authorities, regulators, landowners, and key stakeholders to build strong relationships.
• Identifying and evaluating new development opportunities.
• Managing external consultants and coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Supporting the wider business with planning and development advice to ensure compliance and strategic growth.

About You

• A relevant degree in Town Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related field.
• MRTPI or equivalent professional qualification (desirable).
• Proven experience in planning and development, ideally within waste, minerals, or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and policy in the UK.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Car allowance and bonus scheme.
• The chance to work with a highly respected company with a strong reputation in the sector.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Planning and Development Manager to bring their expertise to a forward-thinking company making a real impact in the waste management and environmental services sector.

If you are interested in this Planning and Development Manager position, contact Joel Bland on [phone number removed] or email