Planning Manager

tdm recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working approach

Work on a varied portfolio

Job summary

A leading house builder is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to oversee planning permissions across a diverse portfolio, work closely with various teams, and manage stakeholder relationships. In this influential role, you will deliver planning approvals, lead consultant teams, and advise on planning strategies. Strong background in UK planning and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects are essential. This position offers a flexible working approach while contributing to regional growth and strategic site development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning delivery within housebuilding or land promotion.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and Section 106 negotiations.
• Confident managing multiple projects and consultant teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planning permissions across strategic and immediate land.
• Provide expert planning advice for land acquisition strategies.
• Lead and manage planning and technical consultant teams.

Skills

Experience in planning delivery within housebuilding

Understanding of the UK planning system

Managing multiple projects

Excellent communication skills

Job description

A leading house builder is looking to appoint an experienced Planning Manager to play a key role in delivering planning permissions across a strategic land portfolio and supporting regional growth targets.

This is a high-impact role, working closely with Land, Design & Technical teams to drive sites through the planning processfrom allocation to consentwhile managing programmes, consultants and key stakeholder relationships.

The Role

Reporting to the Land and Planning Director, you will:

• Deliver outline, full and hybrid planning permissions across strategic and immediate land
• Provide expert planning advice to support land acquisition and promotion strategies
• Lead and manage planning, technical and environmental consultant teams
• Coordinate planning applications and representations through all stages of the planning process
• Monitor site programmes, managing risks, actions and dependencies to maintain momentum
• Liaise with Local Authorities, statutory consultees and external agencies to prioritise delivery
• Support negotiations on Section 106 agreements and planning conditions
• Develop and implement planning strategies for strategic sites
• Prepare regular progress reports, budgets and updates for internal teams and landowners
• Present proposals at consultations, committees, appeals and public events as required
• Keep abreast of national and local planning policy changes and advise on business impact

Key Relationships

• Planning Director & Group Land & Planning Directors
• Land & Development teams
• Design & Technical teams
• Managing Director
• Local Authorities, landowners and external consultants

About You

• Proven experience in planning delivery within housebuilding, land promotion or development
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system, local plans and Section 106 negotiations
• Confident managing multiple projects, programmes and consultant teams
• Commercially aware, proactive and solutions-focused
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Join?

• Join a leading house builder with a strong land pipeline
• Work on a varied portfolio of strategic and immediate sites
• Influence planning strategy at a regional level
• Flexible working approach aligned with business objectives