Planning Manager

Blue Diamond Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive package

Job summary

Blue Diamond Recruitment is partnering with a leading land promotion company based in London, focusing on sites across the southern patch. The Planning Manager will lead the planning function, appraise new land opportunities, manage applications and support appeals, reporting to the Planning Director.

Hybrid working and a strong track record in delivering strategic land development are required. You will work with internal teams, local authorities and external consultants to unlock residential

Qualifications

• Senior Planner or Planning Manager level experience
• Strong understanding of planning system and land promotion
• Experience managing large applications and appeals

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, submission and management of planning applications
• Coordinate and manage consultant teams to deliver planning strategies
• Handle complex planning negotiations with local authorities
• Support and manage planning appeals when necessary
• Liaise with landowners, agents and internal teams on progress

Skills

Planning strategy

Team leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Negotiation with authorities

Project management

Job description

land promotion opportunities across the southern region Lead the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications Coordinate and manage consultant teams to deliver robust planning strategies Handle complex planning negotiations with local planning authorities Support and manage planning appeals when necessary Liaise regularly with landowners, agents, and internal teams to update on planning progress The successful professional must be currently operating Senior Planner or Planning Manager level within a consultancy, house builder or land promoter. A strong understanding of the planning system and strategic land promotion is essential and experience of managing large applications and dealing with appeals. Working in a fast paced environment, you must be capable of managing multiple projects across a wide geographical patch. This opportunity is with a well-respected land promotion company who have an excellent track record. You will be part of a collaborative

Blue Diamond Recruitment is working exclusively with a leading and highly respected land promotion company seeking a proven Planning professional to join their growing team as a Planning Manager. Based in London and focusing on sites across the southern patch (everything south of the M4 and M25). This is an exciting opportunity for a professional at Senior Planner or Planning Manager level, looking to step into a broader role with more responsibility where they can hit the ground running. Reporting directly to the Planning Director, the Planning Manager will play a key role in driving forward the planning function. You'll be responsible for appraising new land opportunities, managing planning applications and supporting appeals when necessary. Your work will directly influence the business's success in unlocking strategic land for residential and mixed-use development, working closely with internal teams, local authorities, external consultants, and landowners. Appraise and assess new, high-performing team with a fantastic culture and low staff turnover. Offering a competitive salary up to £75,000 plus package, bonus, career development opportunities, hybrid working and more.