Planning Manager

Pertemps; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful residential developer in Exeter is seeking a Planning Manager to lead and prepare planning applications for residential developments. This role involves advising on planning options, managing external consultants, and ensuring compliance with local authority policies. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Lucrative package and benefits

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of planning system and local authority policies.
• Established connections within the local network.
• Ability to challenge planning views effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead submission and preparation of planning applications.
• Work on change-of-use applications and manage appeals.
• Advise on planning options and strategic feasibility.

Skills

Planning theory and practice

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Networking

Prioritization and multitasking

Education

Degree in RPTI or relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced residential planner, with a proven background delivering applications for medium to large scale housing developments?

Are you looking for a secure and long‑term role with a company who are committed to delivering new homes in Devon and Somerset for the foreseeable future?

Working for a privately‑owned and successful developer in Exeter, we have a new requirement for a residential planning manager to join our team. This is a great time to join due to recent positive changes and an exciting land bank ahead.

Responsibilities

• Lead the submission and preparation of new planning applications, directly or via external consultants.
• Work on reserve matters and primarily change‑of‑use applications, running appeals as required.
• Instruct, manage and monitor external consultants and work collaboratively with internal and external teams.
• Advise on planning options and strategic feasibility, challenging planning views and decisions where appropriate.
• Prioritise and multitask, adding value to both immediate and wider teams.

Qualifications

• Ideally a degree in RPTI or a relevant town and planning discipline – not essential.
• Strong knowledge of planning theory and practice, well versed in the system and local authority policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Established connections and contacts within the local network.
• A natural problem‑solver capable of challenging planning views and decisions.
• Ability to prioritise and multitask effectively.

Benefits

Both developer and consultancy backgrounds will be considered. A highly competitive salary is on offer, which will DOE along with a lucrative package and benefits.

Job Details

• Job Title: Planning Manager (residential)
• Type: Permanent
• Location: Exeter