Strategic Planning Manager – Estates (Hybrid, Car)

Morgan Mckinley (Crawley); East Grinstead; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join the Estates team in West Sussex. You will provide strategic planning advice, oversee applications, and help shape our UK property portfolio across the country.

This role offers hybrid working in West Sussex, with a salary of £64,000–£66,950 per annum plus a company car or car allowance. The position invites a proactive planner to influence development across the UK.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• MRTPI Chartered status with 4+ years post-qualification experience.
• Strong track record of successfully securing planning consents.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and commercial skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on site development, redevelopment and change of use.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, appraisals, and statements.
• Appoint and manage external consultants (ecology, highways, heritage, etc.).
• Represent the organization with local planning authorities and key stakeholders.
• Monitor local planning policies to protect organisational interests.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Accredited degree in Town Planning

MRTPI Chartered status with 4+ years post-qualification experience

Job description

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join the Estates team in West Sussex. You will provide strategic planning advice, oversee applications, and help shape our UK property portfolio across the country.

This role offers hybrid working in West Sussex, with a salary of £64,000–£66,950 per annum plus a company car or car allowance. The position invites a proactive planner to influence development across the UK.