Planning Manager

Penguin Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Planning Manager for a client-side position in Uxbridge. This role is ideal for a motivated planner with 2+ years of experience who can take ownership of the planning process across a diverse residential portfolio. Responsibilities include coordinating applications, liaising with local authorities, and providing planning guidance to internal teams. The position offers a competitive salary between 40,000 - 60,000 and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with an award-winning developer

Professional development and career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' planning experience, ideally in consultancy, local authority, or a developer.
• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation.
• Confident communicator with excellent report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage, and submit planning applications.
• Coordinate external consultants and manage supporting reports.
• Engage with local authorities and stakeholders to negotiate positive outcomes.
• Provide planning guidance to internal teams during project development.
• Monitor planning policy updates and assess their implications.
• Support appeals and assist with site appraisals where required.

Skills

Strategic planning

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

Job Title: Planning Manager

Location: Uxbridge

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an award-winning housebuilder in their search for a Planning Manager to join their team in Uxbridge.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planner with 2+ years of experience to step into a client-side role, taking ownership of the planning process across a diverse residential portfolio. You will coordinate applications, liaise with local authorities and stakeholders, and support the progression of schemes from early feasibility through to determination.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage, and submit planning applications.
• Coordinate external consultants and manage supporting reports.
• Engage with local authorities and stakeholders to negotiate positive outcomes.
• Provide planning guidance to internal teams during project development.
• Monitor planning policy updates and assess their implications.
• Support appeals and assist with site appraisals where required.

Requirements

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' planning experience, ideally in consultancy, local authority, or a developer.
• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation.
• Confident communicator with excellent report‑writing skills.
• MRTPI or working towards (desirable).

What's on Offer

• 40,000 - 60,000 DOE
• Opportunity to work with a highly regarded, award‑winning developer.
• Professional development and career progression.

Interested?

To find out more, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). CVs and informal enquiries are welcome.