Planning Manager

Blue Diamond Recruitment; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus

Job summary

Blue Diamond Recruitment is working exclusively with a growing house builder to appoint a Senior Planner / Planning Manager. This role requires taking ownership of planning applications from submission through to determination, helping secure positive outcomes across a portfolio of residential developments.

You will manage the planning process, coordinate consultants, and liaise with Land and Technical teams to advance opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning role, ideally within a residential developer or house builder; consultancy also considered.
• RTPI accreditation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing residential planning applications from submission through to determination and securing planning permission.
• Taking ownership of the planning process, coordinating relevant parties and driving applications toward successful conclusions.
• Working closely with the Land team to support new development opportunities and coordinate planning considerations early.

Skills

Ownership

Stakeholder management

Planning experience

Job description

Blue Diamond Recruitment is working exclusively with a growing house builder on the appointment of a Senior Planner / Planning Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take ownership of planning applications from submission through to determination, playing a key role in securing successful planning outcomes across a growing portfolio of residential developments.

The business currently has five applications submitted, with two expected to be determined this year and a further four planned for submission over the next six months. With a strong pipeline of opportunities and sites typically comprising 60–70 units, this is an exciting time to join the business.

The role sits between the Land and Technical functions, providing an opportunity to work closely with colleagues across both disciplines and contribute to the progression of new development opportunities.

As Planning Manager, you will take responsibility for managing planning applications throughout the decision making process, coordinating consultants to ensure applications progress efficiently and achieve successful outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing residential planning applications from submission through to determination and securing planning permission.
• Taking ownership of the planning process, coordinating the relevant parties and driving applications towards successful conclusions.
• Working closely with the Land team to support new development opportunities and coordinate planning considerations at an early stage.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of new planning applications across a growing portfolio of residential sites.
• Managing framework sites and supporting the progression of opportunities through the planning process.
• Providing guidance on planning policy and helping the wider team understand relevant planning considerations.
• Understanding the commercial implications of planning decisions and balancing planning requirements with development objectives.
• Managing relationships with local planning authorities, consultants and other stakeholders to help secure positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will have experience in a planning role, ideally gained within a residential developer or house builder, consultancy also considered. Experience working on the developer side would be particularly advantageous, as would an understanding of the commercial considerations involved in residential development schemes. RTPI accreditation is advantageous.

You will be confident managing applications, coordinating consultants and taking responsibility for driving the planning process forward. The business is looking for someone who can work autonomously, make informed decisions and take ownership of their workload, while knowing when to involve colleagues and stakeholders.

You will also be comfortable working across different teams, bringing a balanced and considered approach to discussions and helping colleagues reach practical, commercially sound decisions.

Above all, this is an opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of their role, make a meaningful contribution and develop alongside a growing residential business.

Offering a competitive salary c£50,000–£60,000, depending on experience plus package, bonus and hybrid working.