Senior Planning Manager
Cheshire | Leading Land Promotion & Investment Business
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly successful and forward-thinking land promotion and investment company in their search for a Senior Planning Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially astute and technically skilled planning professional to play a pivotal role in delivering large-scale, high-profile developments across the UK.
The Role
As a Senior Planning Manager, you’ll take ownership of projects from early-stage feasibility through to planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), appeals, and Local Plan promotions. You’ll work closely with developers, landowners, investors, and a range of internal and external consultants to achieve positive, commercially driven planning outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of planning strategies, appraisals, and associated documentation
- Assess site histories and interpret relevant planning policies at both local and national levels
- Prepare robust and persuasive planning statements and supporting documents
- Manage project programmes, budgets, and deliverables
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Oversee and monitor the progress of planning applications
About You
- Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
- Chartered Member of the RTPI
- Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience within a planning consultancy, housebuilder, or land promotion business
- Strong technical understanding of the planning system
- Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Commercially minded with the ability to balance planning and business priorities
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work with industry-leading professionals on complex, high-value projects
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team culture
- Genuine scope for professional growth and progression
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner looking to take the next step in their career with a company that combines technical excellence, commercial focus, and a supportive working environment.
To apply, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 01792362010 or email your CV to josh.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk for a confidential discussion.
