Planning and Development Manager in Wallingford)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Planning and Development Manager to join a dynamic Estates team in Wallingford. The role involves managing diverse projects across waste and sustainability sectors, providing planning advice, and ensuring compliance with planning regulations. Candidates should have a degree accredited by the RTPI and/or RICS, with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Company car

Pension scheme

Life insurance cover

30 days annual leave plus options for additional days

Professional growth support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a planning or development role.
• Strong knowledge of EIAs and appeals.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify development opportunities and manage early-stage projects.
• Secure planning consents and statutory approvals.
• Lead planning applications and EIAs.

Skills

Planning processes knowledge

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Team management

Interest in sustainability

Education

Degree accredited by the RTPI and/or RICS

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Planning and Development Manager

Location: Oxfordshire, Wallingford

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading company in their search for a Planning and Development Manager to join their dynamic Estates team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver a diverse range of projects across the waste, minerals, renewable energy, and sustainability sectors, helping to shape the future of the estate while driving long-term commercial success.

The Role

• Identify development opportunities and manage early-stage projects.
• Secure planning consents and statutory approvals.
• Lead planning and regulatory submissions, including planning applications and EIAs.
• Manage external consultants and collaborate with internal teams.
• Provide expert planning advice to support informed decision‑making.
• Negotiate and oversee legal agreements (e.g. S106, S278, S38).
• Monitor and engage with local development plans to protect and promote company interests.
• Support operational divisions through the discharge of planning conditions.
• Represent the business at liaison groups and contribute to Public Affairs activities.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a planning or development role.
• Degree accredited by the RTPI and/or RICS, with membership or working towards chartership.
• Strong knowledge of planning processes, including EIAs and appeals.
• A genuine interest in waste, recycling, minerals, or sustainability sectors.
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and presentation.
• Commercial awareness and ability to interpret financial models.
• Experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office, with knowledge of AutoCAD or other planning tools an advantage.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Company car.
• Pension scheme with matched contributions.
• Life insurance cover.
• 30 days' annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service, plus the option to purchase additional days.
• Professional growth and support towards RTPI and/or RICS accreditation.
• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive working environment.

Interested?

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