Planning Manager

Cognisant; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer based in North West London is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee major residential planning applications across the UK. In this role, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team, manage planning submission packages, and build relationships with local authorities. The ideal candidate will have a background in securing planning consents, strong project management skills, and a commitment to quality. This position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and career progression within a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience running major planning applications for large-scale or complex schemes.
• Proven ability to secure planning consents.
• Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple live applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and management of major residential planning applications.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary consultant teams for submission packages.
• Provide planning input into land acquisition and project strategy.
• Prepare and manage appeals when necessary.
• Build relationships with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Support senior management in developing planning strategies.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Ability to navigate planning issues

Education

RTPI or RICS qualified (or working towards qualification)

Job description

Planning Manager.

Major Residential Developments.

North West London.

I’m working with a residential developer in the capital to appoint a Planning Manager to focus on the delivery of major residential planning applications across the London and the South.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a well-funded organisation specialising in bringing forward large-scale residential schemes from concept through to consent. The business works collaboratively with local authorities, landowners, and stakeholders to secure high-quality planning outcomes and deliver new communities across the region.

The Role

Working as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, the Planning Manager will take the lead on preparing, managing, and delivering major residential planning applications across a significant portfolio of sites.

Key responsibilities include :

• Leading the preparation, submission, and management of major residential planning applications (outline, hybrid, and full).
• Coordinating and managing multi-disciplinary consultant teams to ensure timely and robust submission packages.
• Providing planning input into land acquisition, design development, and project strategy.
• Preparing and managing appeals when necessary.
• Building strong relationships with local authorities, stakeholders, and partners to support smooth project delivery.
• Supporting senior management in developing planning strategies for large-scale residential sites.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience running major planning applications, ideally for large-scale or complex schemes (Residential preferred but open to different asset classes)
• RTPI or RICS (Planning & Development) qualified (or working toward qualification).
• Proven ability to secure planning consents and navigate complex planning issues.
• Excellent project management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of planning risk and development potential.
• Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple live applications.

Why Apply?

This role provides :

• The opportunity to manage some of the most significant major residential applications in the UK.
• A clear pathway for career progression toward senior leadership.
• A collaborative, professional culture focused on quality and long-term value creation.
• Competitive salary, bonus, car allowance, private healthcare, pension, and life assurance.

If you’re a planning professional looking to step up into a role focused on delivering major schemes within a supportive and forward-thinking business, I’d welcome a confidential conversation.

Contact Dan Petrie

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