Town Planning Manager

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a proactive Town Planning Manager to join their Leicester office. This pivotal role involves securing planning consents and identifying land opportunities for residential developments while working closely with multiple stakeholders. Seek a qualified MRTPI professional with a strong track record in the industry to contribute to impactful projects.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Significant experience in residential planning.
• Track record in securing planning consents for volume housebuilding.
• Strong understanding of UK planning system.

Responsibilities

• Lead on planning applications and negotiations for residential developments.
• Manage local authority and stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor Local Plans and provide strategic planning advice.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Planning Strategy

Commercial Awareness

Education

MRTPI qualified

Job description

Job Title: Town Planning Manager
Location: Leicester
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Be at the Heart of Growth - Join a Leading UK Housebuilder

Are you a proactive and commercially minded planning professional ready to make a real impact? We're looking for a Town Planning Manager to join our client's Leicester office and help shape the future of their residential developments across the Midlands.

As one of the UK's most respected housebuilders, our client is committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable homes that meet the needs of growing communities. In this key role, you'll play a central part in securing planning consents, identifying land opportunities, and ensuring the timely delivery of their pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on the preparation, submission, and negotiation of planning applications for residential developments

• Manage relationships with local authorities, consultants, and external stakeholders

• Monitor Local Plans and planning policy changes across key authority areas

• Provide strategic advice on planning risks and opportunities for land acquisition

• Work closely with the land, design, and technical teams to align planning strategy with business objectives

• Represent the business at planning committees, appeals, and public consultations as required

About You:

• MRTPI qualified with significant experience in residential planning

• Strong track record in securing planning consents, ideally for volume housebuilding or strategic land

• Deep understanding of the UK planning system and policy landscape

• Commercially aware with excellent negotiation and communication skills

• Able to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders effectively

• Experience working for a housebuilder, consultancy, or local authority in a planning leadership role

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and performance-related bonus

• Company car or car allowance

• Private healthcare and pension scheme

• Opportunities for progression within a growing regional team

• The chance to work on high-impact projects with long-term significance

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.