Planning Manager

Meridian Business Support Ltd; South Shields; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company car

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

Retail discounts

Holiday entitlement

Gym membership

Training courses support

Private health scheme

Job summary

Meridian Business Support Ltd is seeking a Planning Manager to act as the expert for redevelopment and development of sites across the UK, with exposure to commercial and rural projects and a role supporting hybrid working.

The role involves advising on development proposals, managing projects end-to-end, engaging with LPAs, preparing appraisals and planning applications, coordinating external consultants, and monitoring local plans. Salary £64,000–£66,950 plus car allowance or company car.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Town Planning and MRPTI membership required.
• Strong knowledge of Town and Country Planning system.
• Understanding Biodiversity Net Gain implications.
• Experience on commercial or rural construction/development projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal advice on development, redevelopment, change of use and alternative use.
• Take ownership of day-to-day management of projects.
• Prepare pre-application briefs to LPAs and attend meetings with related officers.
• Prepare and submit appraisals, statements and applications for projects, changes of use and Certificates of Lawfulness.
• Select and manage relationships with external advisors and consultants.
• Prepare objections to proposals on neighbouring properties.
• Monitor local plans to assess site impact.
• Attend site and review meetings as needed.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Education

Accredited degree in Town Planning

MRPTI membership

Job description

Would you like a Planning Manager opportunity where you will be THE expert for an award winning business and get to see things through to completion - making an impact on a variety of construction and development projects nationally? Would you like a role that offers hybrid working and benefits including car allowance or company car as well as a very attractive pension package?

An exciting, Planning Manager opportunity has arisen at our client, a well-established, industry leading membership organisation where you will be responsible for advising on all related matters for the future redevelopment and improvement of a portfolio of sites across the UK, overseeing and being the \"go-to\" person for person for the Estates Team on the process end-to-end. Your role could also see you involved in the acquisition of new sites, looking at the potential before the purchase, as well as being involved in the disposal of sites the business want to sell on.

As a Planning Manager your new role will involve:

- Providing advice and guidance internally on various projects including development, redevelopment, change of use and alternative use

- Taking ownership of the day-to-day management of projects

- Preparing pre-application consultation briefs to LPAs and attending meetings with related officers

- Preparing and submitting appraisals, statements and applications for projects, changes of use and Certificates of Lawfulness

- Selecting and managing the relationships with external advisors and specialist consultants

- Preparing objections to proposals on neighbouring properties

- Monitoring local plans to assess the impact on sites

- Attending site and review meetings when needed

There will also be the chance to travel to sites to see the impact of your work which will involve travel up to a couple of times per month (with possibly an overnight stay).

I am very interested in speaking with candidates who have experience working as a Planning Manager, Lead; Senior Planner; or Project Planner on (ideally) commercial or rural construction / development projects - either in-house, for an LPA or at a consultancy. An accredited degree in Town Planning (or similar) and being a Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRPTI) is essential for this opportunity alongside a strong working knowledge of the Town and Country Planning system and Biodiversity Net Gain (and the implications).

Salary for this position £64,000 - £66,950 (depending on level of experience), plus car allowance of £870 per month or company car

Benefits include: Car allowance or company car, discretionary bonus, hybrid working, discounts on retail, holidays and gym, assistance towards training courses, private health scheme and more!

If you drive there is some free parking and some can also be found a short walk from the office; but if you don't want to drive, their office is located within 5 minutes walk from the train station - so very easy to get to!

Planning Manager

Company: Meridian Business Support Salary: £62,000 to £69,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: East Grinstead, RH19 1UA Working pattern: Hybrid - 1 day remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 4 Nov 2026 Closing date: 3 Dec 2026

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