Senior Planning Manager
Beaconsfield
Our client is a privately owned, multi-award-winning regional housebuilder who creates exceptional homes designed for modern living, with quality and craftsmanship at the heart of everything they do.
They deliver bespoke residential developments in some of the South East's most desirable locations.
Their Planning Team plays a pivotal role in shaping the success of every site. They are now looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Planning Manager to lead the planning strategy for their residential developments based in Beaconsfield.
The role
In this senior position, you will:
* Lead and manage complex planning applications from submission through to decision and appeal
* Prepare planning submissions and appeals, and represent the company at Planning Committee meetings
* Provide strategic planning advice to support land acquisition and development decisions
* Work closely with internal teams to guide development strategies and unlock site potential
* Build and maintain strong relationships with local planning authorities, officers, councillors and consultees
This is a high-impact role where your strategic thinking, planning expertise and hands-on delivery will directly influence the quality and success of the homes they create.
About you
You will bring:
* A degree in a relevant discipline (MRTPI status preferred)
* A proven track record managing complex residential planning applications, either within a developer or consultancy environment
* Strong experience navigating planning and appeal systems, with the ability to deliver sites to agreed timescales
* Commercial awareness and the ability to align planning strategy with business objectives
* Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting to internal and external stakeholders
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
What they offer:
* A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment
* A modern office in Beaconsfield Old Town, close to cafés, restaurants and local amenities
* Excellent transport links, including the M40 and a 10-minute walk to Beaconsfield train station
* Competitive salary
* Discretionary annual and long-term bonus schemes (up to 15%)
* 25 days' annual leave, rising to 30 days
* Pension scheme via salary exchange
* Life assurance
* Wellbeing benefits, including on-demand GP services, fitness sessions, gym discounts, EAP and cycle-to-work scheme
* Employee discount programme
* Regular social events
Apply now if you are seeking a hands-on, developer-side planning role within a supportive and successful business.
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