Job Description
OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT
Calling all Kent-based Planners - one of our residential developer clients is looking to grow their Planning Team with a Senior Planning Manager level. If 2026 is the year you move client-side, this one is worth a look
THE HEADLINES:
Title: Senior Planning Manager (Principal/Associate/Associate Director)
Experience required: 6+ Years UK experience (open to private or public sector/developer)
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 DOE
Location: West Malling, Kent
Type of Company: Award-winning Kent-based housebuilder
Hybrid working: Yes - 2 days WFH post-probation
Benefits: Bonus structure + car allowance / EV scheme, pension, private medical, and more!
WHO ARE THEY?
A well-established, award-winning Kent-based housebuilder with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments across Kent and surrounding areas. Working on an exciting pipeline, they're actively growing their office based in a lovely part of Kent - West Malling!
WHO THEY’RE LOOKING FOR:
A commercially minded, experienced Senior/Principal Planner with proven UK experience - open to someone from a private sector consultancy, local authority, or another developer! You will be managing residential planning applications and/or promoting sites through the Local Plan process. This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants real exposure from early site identification through to securing planning permission within a developer environment. MRTPI is desirable but not essential.
️ PLEASE NOTE: Our client does not offer visa sponsorship and applicants must hold a full UK driving licence.