Senior Planning Manager

Klickstarters; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Warrington is seeking a Senior Planning Manager to enhance their strategic planning capabilities. You will lead complex planning projects, engage with key policy issues, and work alongside professionals in the field. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in planning, a strong strategic mindset, and a collaborative approach. Competitive salary and supportive culture offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Opportunities for progression

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a planning role, ideally with exposure to in-house teams.
• Proven ability to lead complex planning projects and engage with various stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of planning policy and environmental impact assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning appraisals and develop planning strategies.
• Oversee policy engagement and manage project timelines.
• Collaborate with planning, design, and environmental professionals.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project leadership

Policy engagement

Job description

SENIOR PLANNING MANAGER - WARRINGTON

KEY POINTS

Senior role focused on planning strategy, policy engagement and project leadership

Opportunity to lead complex planning work across the UK

Competitive salary and supportive culture

Great fit for experienced planners seeking broader strategic responsibility or for a move to an in-house team

ABOUT THE CLIENT

We're supporting an established organisation in Cheshire with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality planning outcomes on significant development projects. They are looking to appoint a Senior Planning Manager to strengthen their planning capability and provide expert direction across a varied portfolio of schemes.

THE BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and package
• Involvement in technically challenging projects
• Close collaboration with experienced planning, design and environmental professionals
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for progression

THE SENIOR PLANNING MANAGER ROLE

As Senior Planning Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering planning strategies from early feasibility assessment through policy promotion, applications, EIAs and appeals. You will lead on planning appraisals, interpret...