Strategic Planner

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly respected developer seeks a Strategic Planner to join their successful Strategic Land team in the North of England. This permanent position involves supporting planning promotions, preparing applications, and engaging with key stakeholders to deliver major housing projects while enjoying a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Bonus

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in planning-related role.
• Solid understanding of planning process for housing developments.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support planning promotion of strategic land portfolio.
• Prepare and coordinate planning applications.
• Engage with planning consultants and local authorities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Strategic Planner - Strategic Land
Location: North of England (with flexible working options)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits

About the Opportunity:
We are working on behalf of a highly respected, well-capitalised developer operating across the North of England, currently seeking a Strategic Planner to join their established and successful Strategic Land team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the delivery of medium to long-term planning strategies for a significant land portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the planning promotion of a diverse strategic land portfolio through policy and planning application routes.

Undertake site appraisals and assist in creating promotion strategies for new and existing land opportunities.

Prepare and coordinate planning applications and Local Plan representations.

Monitor local planning policy developments, including five-year housing land supply and housing delivery test updates.

Engage with planning consultants, local authorities, and key stakeholders to influence local planning outcomes.

Maintain landowner databases and provide planning advice to support land acquisition and promotion.

Assist in forecasting and budgeting for external consultants, and advise on S106 and CIL implications.

Attend public consultations, planning committees, and key stakeholder meetings.

Contribute to the team's development by sharing knowledge from CPD events and ongoing training.

What We're Looking For:

A degree in Town Planning or a related built environment discipline (RTPI-accredited).

A minimum of 2 years' experience in a planning-related role (housebuilder, consultancy, land promoter, or local authority).

Solid understanding of the planning process for major housing developments and local plan systems.

Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

A collaborative team player with a problem-solving mindset and a can-do attitude.

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

Desirable:

Working towards or already achieved RTPI membership.

Experience preparing planning applications and Local Plan representations.

Exposure to planning appraisals for residential or mixed-use sites.

Why Apply?

Influence the delivery of major housing projects across the region.

Work with a knowledgeable, dynamic strategic land team with clear growth ambitions.

Develop your planning career with tailored support and professional development opportunities.

Excellent package and flexible working to support work-life balance.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position