Residential Planning Manager – Client-Side Role

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

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.