Strategic Planning Manager – UK Estates & Development

Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company car

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Free parking onsite

Job summary

Lloyd Recruitment Services is working with a well-established organisation to recruit a Planning Manager to support the Estates team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will advise the Head of Estates on planning matters across a UK-wide portfolio and identify opportunities to improve the estate.

Key responsibilities include preparing planning applications, managing pre-application discussions, and coordinating with internal teams and external consultants to deliver a long-term property

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Town Planning or similar discipline.
• MRTPI Chartered member with minimum four years post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record securing planning consents for significant schemes.
• Strong knowledge of UK Town and Country Planning system and Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Experience managing external consultants and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic planning advice across a UK-wide portfolio of sites.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, appraisals, statements, and LOOs.
• Manage pre-application discussions with Local Planning Authorities.
• Progress planning projects with Development Managers to secure consents.
• Instruct and manage external consultants (heritage, ecology, highways, etc.).
• Monitor Local Plans and assess impacts on existing sites.
• Advise on Biodiversity Net Gain requirements.
• Attend site visits, review meetings, and Planning Committee meetings.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Planning policy understanding

Report writing

Travel flexibility

Education

Accredited degree in Town Planning

MRTPI Chartered member

Job description

Lloyd Recruitment Services is working with a well-established organisation to recruit a Planning Manager to support the Estates team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will advise the Head of Estates on planning matters across a UK-wide portfolio and identify opportunities to improve the estate.

Key responsibilities include preparing planning applications, managing pre-application discussions, and coordinating with internal teams and external consultants to deliver a long-term property