Senior Planner & Land Development Lead

Persimmon Homes; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car/Car allowance

Life cover & contributory pension

Healthcare

Bonus

Job summary

Persimmon Homes in Lancaster is seeking a Senior Planner/Planning Manager to convert land interests into planning consents and grow land reserves. You will work with landowners, public and private sector professionals, and local residents to secure planning outcomes that support business growth.

The role reports to the Planning Director and involves leading on planning submissions, coordinating site appraisals, and guiding planning strategy for regional development in Lancashire.

Qualifications

• Experience leading on planning applications in private or public sector.
• Degree or Masters in Planning with RTPI accreditation.
• Ability to adapt to change and work under pressure.
• Enthusiastic, hardworking team player in a busy commercial office.
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications (Outline/Full/Reserved Matters) to support regional growth.
• Lead on planning promotion and submissions, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with Local Planning Authorities and external consultants to develop effective working relationships.
• Instruct and input into Design & Access Statements and other planning documents.
• Organise stakeholder/public consultations with professionalism to build public confidence.
• Develop planning strategies to promote medium- and long-term development sites.
• Assist the Planning Director on key business decisions and attend relevant meetings.

Skills

Leadership in planning

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

UK driving licence

Education

RTPI-accredited planning degree

Job description

Persimmon Homes in Lancaster is seeking a Senior Planner/Planning Manager to convert land interests into planning consents and grow land reserves. You will work with landowners, public and private sector professionals, and local residents to secure planning outcomes that support business growth.

The role reports to the Planning Director and involves leading on planning submissions, coordinating site appraisals, and guiding planning strategy for regional development in Lancashire.