Planning Manager

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Reigate; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Business mileage

Job summary

Brookworth Homes, a prestigious residential developer, is seeking a Planning Manager to join the Land & Planning team in Reigate, Surrey. You will appoint and coordinate external planning consultants on applications and appeals, prepare and submit planning documents, and oversee planning conditions.

The role suits an established Planning Manager or a Planner ready to progress; RTPI-accredited degree preferred, strong policy knowledge, excellent communication, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating external planning consultants on applications and appeals.
• Strong knowledge of planning policy and application processes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Appointment and coordination of external planning consultants on applications and appeals.
• Preparation, management and submission of documents, including Planning Statements, to support applications.
• Managing planning conditions, amendments and compliance.
• Supporting the Land team with appraisals and due diligence on potential acquisitions, identifying development opportunities where possible.
• Overseeing Section 106 agreements and contributing to the wider project management process.
• Working closely with the internal Land & Planning team and other departments to support delivery across the business.

Skills

Planning management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Project coordination

Driving licence

Education

Planning degree (RTPI accredited preferred)

Job description

Salary: GBP55000 - GBP65000 per annum + Plus Package

Bennett & Game are delighted to have partnered exclusively with Brookworth Homes, a prestigious, privately owned residential developer operating across the Home Counties and the South East.

Renowned for its high-quality, design-led developments, Brookworth Homes delivers a diverse portfolio of schemes ranging from bespoke executive homes and premium family housing to large-scale urban extensions. Alongside its open market developments, Brookworth also works in partnership with affordable housing providers to deliver developments that combine architectural quality and sustainable development principles. With a strong reputation, an enviable land pipeline, and a clear growth strategy, the business is continuing to expand in a sustainable and considered way.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Planning Manager to join their expanding Land & Planning team based in Reigate, Surrey, working alongside a collaborative group of six professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for either an established Planning Manager or a Planner seeking a genuine step up, with full support for progression.

Planning Manager Salary & Benefits

• Business mileage

Planning Manager Job Overview

• Appointment and coordination of external planning consultants on applications and appeals.
• Preparation, management and submission of documents, including Planning Statements, to support applications.
• Managing planning conditions, amendments and compliance.
• Supporting the Land team with appraisals and due diligence on potential acquisitions, identifying development opportunities where possible.
• Overseeing Section 106 agreements and contributing to the wider project management process.
• Working closely with the internal Land & Planning team and other departments to support delivery across the business.

Planning Manager Job Requirements

• Open to all planning backgrounds, including housebuilder, Local Authority or Planning Consultancy.
• Suitable for an established Planning Manager or a Planner seeking progression.
• Planning-related degree (RTPI accredited preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of planning policy and application processes.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Full UK driving licence.