Job Description
Are you an experienced planning professional ready to make your mark with one of the UK’s leading residential developers? We’re looking for a strategic and commercially focused Town Planning Manager to join our growing team and drive forward our ambitious development pipeline across the UK.
About the Role
As Town Planning Manager, you’ll play a key role in identifying, securing, and delivering planning permissions for new residential developments. Reporting to the Planning Director, you’ll lead on planning strategies, manage external consultants, and liaise with local authorities to secure timely consents in line with the company’s land and development objectives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage the preparation and submission of planning applications for residential schemes, from initial feasibility through to consent.
2. Work closely with land, technical, design, and legal teams to ensure planning risks are mitigated early.
3. Represent the company at public consultations, planning committees, and appeals.
4. Build and maintain strong relationships with local planning authorities, consultants, and key stakeholders.
5. Monitor local plans and planning policy developments to inform land acquisition strategies.
6. Contribute to site appraisals and support land ...