Senior Planning Manager

Get Hired; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional housebuilder based in Beaconsfield is seeking a Senior Planning Manager to lead planning strategy for residential developments. The successful candidate will manage complex planning applications, advise on strategic planning, and liaise with local authorities. This impactful role requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with commercial awareness. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including bonuses and flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus schemes

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Employee discount programme

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing complex residential planning applications.
• Strong experience in navigating planning and appeal systems.
• Ability to deliver sites to agreed timescales.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex planning applications from submission to decision.
• Prepare planning submissions and represent the company at Planning Committee meetings.
• Build relationships with local planning authorities and consultees.

Skills

Complex planning applications management

Strategic planning advice

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Role Overview

Their Planning Team plays a pivotal role in shaping the success of every site. They are now looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Planning Manager to lead the planning strategy for their residential developments based in Beaconsfield.

Role

In this senior position, you will:

• Lead and manage complex planning applications from submission through to decision and appeal
• Prepare planning submissions and appeals, and represent the company at Planning Committee meetings
• Provide strategic planning advice to support land acquisition and development decisions
• Work closely with internal teams to guide development strategies and unlock site potential
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local planning authorities, officers, councillors and consultees

This is a high-impact role where your strategic thinking, planning expertise and hands‑on delivery will directly influence the quality and success of the homes they create.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant discipline (MRTPI status preferred)
• A proven track record managing complex residential planning applications, either within a developer or consultancy environment
• Strong experience navigating planning and appeal systems, with the ability to deliver sites to agreed timescales
• Commercial awareness and the ability to align planning strategy with business objectives
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting to internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

About the Client

Our client is a privately owned, multi‑award‑winning regional housebuilder that creates exceptional homes designed for modern living, with quality and craftsmanship at the heart of everything they do.

Benefits

• A modern office in Beaconsfield Old Town, close to cafés, restaurants and local amenities
• Excellent transport links, including the M40 and a 10-minute walk to Beaconsfield train station
• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual and long-term bonus schemes (up to 15%)
• 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days
• Pension scheme via salary exchange
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing benefits, including on‑demand GP services, fitness sessions, gym discounts, EAP and cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee discount programme
• Regular social events