Senior Planning Manager

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; PRESTON BROOK; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading land promotion and investment company in Preston Brook is seeking a Senior Planning Manager to own projects from feasibility through to planning applications. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning, be a Chartered Member of the RTPI, and possess a strong technical understanding of the planning system. This role offers a competitive salary, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive team culture

Scope for professional growth and progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience within a planning consultancy, housebuilder, or land promotion business.
• Strong technical understanding of the planning system.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of planning strategies, appraisals, and associated documentation.
• Assess site histories and interpret relevant planning policies.
• Prepare robust and persuasive planning statements and supporting documents.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and deliverables.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Oversee and monitor the progress of planning applications.

Skills

Report writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Chartered Member of the RTPI

Job description

Senior Planning Manager

Cheshire | Leading Land Promotion & Investment Business

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly successful and forward-thinking land promotion and investment company in their search for a Senior Planning Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially astute and technically skilled planning professional to play a pivotal role in delivering large-scale, high-profile developments across the UK.

The Role

As a Senior Planning Manager, you’ll take ownership of projects from early-stage feasibility through to planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), appeals, and Local Plan promotions. You’ll work closely with developers, landowners, investors, and a range of internal and external consultants to achieve positive, commercially driven planning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of planning strategies, appraisals, and associated documentation
• Assess site histories and interpret relevant planning policies at both local and national levels
• Prepare robust and persuasive planning statements and supporting documents
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and deliverables
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Oversee and monitor the progress of planning applications

About You

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Chartered Member of the RTPI
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience within a planning consultancy, housebuilder, or land promotion business
• Strong technical understanding of the planning system
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance planning and business priorities

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work with industry-leading professionals on complex, high-value projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team culture
• Genuine scope for professional growth and progression

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner looking to take the next step in their career with a company that combines technical excellence, commercial focus, and a supportive working environment.

To apply, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 01792362010 or email your CV to [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.