Senior Planning Manager in Preston Brook)

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

Job summary

A leading land strategy firm is seeking a Senior Planning Manager in Preston Brook. This role involves preparing planning applications, managing consultant teams, and liaising with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in town planning, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to planning challenges. Great opportunity for career growth with a supportive organization.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Car Allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in town planning or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of planning policy and development management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary consultant teams.
• Liaise with landowners and local authorities.

Skills

Town planning experience

Planning policy knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Results-driven approach

Communication skills

Education

MRTPI qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Planning Manager

Location: Cheshire, Preston Brook

Package: Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus

About the Company

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to supporting a leading investor and promoter of strategic land, specialising in bringing forward residential and commercial development opportunities across the UK. With a reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable projects, they're continuing to expand their portfolio and team.

The Role

As a Senior Planning Manager, you\'ll play a key role in advancing a wide range of strategic and development projects. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications.
• Coordinating multi-disciplinary consultant teams to achieve successful outcomes.
• Liaising with landowners, stakeholders, and local authorities to progress development opportunities.
• Promoting sites through the Local Plan process and identifying future growth prospects.
• Supporting wider business objectives across land acquisition, development, and delivery.

About You

We\'re seeking a confident, commercially minded planning professional with:

• 5+ years\' experience in town planning or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of planning policy, development management, and the strategic planning process.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive, results-driven approach to planning challenges.
• MRTPI qualification (or working towards) preferred.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and growing organisation with clear routes for career progression. You\'ll be working alongside experienced development professionals in a supportive environment that actively encourages advancement, professional development, and autonomy.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible.