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Join Our Visionary Team as a Senior Strategic Planning Manager
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for land planning and project delivery? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your work drives long-term success? Hill is looking for a Senior Strategic Planning Manager to join our high-performing Strategic Land team.
In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the planning and project management of our strategic land portfolio, working at the heart of projects that shape communities and support our ambitious business plan.
About The Role
As Senior Strategic Planning Manager, you’ll take ownership of strategic land projects from acquisition through the planning process, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery. You’ll provide strategic oversight, budget and programme management, and be a key contact for internal and external stakeholders including landowners, planning consultants, and local authorities.
You’ll also play a vital role in identifying and assessing new land opportunities and driving business development across our expanding portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning promotion and project management of strategic land projects in line with business objectives.
Act as the key contact for landowners, consultants, and planning authorities.
Support the Strategic Land Director in evaluating new opportunities and delivering against the Group’s strategic land business plan.
Manage project timelines, budgets, legal and planning processes, and consultant teams.
Oversee risk management, planning due diligence, and financial reporting including appraisals and viability assessments.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition of projects to development stages.
Uphold health & safety responsibilities across strategic sites not yet in development.
Champion best practice, sustainability, and design quality across all projects.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., MRTPI or RICS)
Degree/HND/NVQ Level 6 or equivalent in Planning, Land Management, or related discipline
Proven track record in promoting land through the planning system to consent
Experience in strategic land acquisition, site promotion, and large-scale housing schemes (100+ homes)
Strong understanding of planning law, legal contracts, and development processes
Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills
Commercial acumen and experience producing financial reports and appraisals
Collaborative leadership style with experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams
Desirable:
Strong negotiation skills and problem-solving ability
A passion for creating high-quality communities aligned with Hill’s values
Why Hill?
Hill is one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, known for creating award-winning, sustainable communities. We work as one team, supporting each other to be the best in class and ensuring every project we deliver exceeds expectations.
We offer a supportive, inclusive environment where professional growth is encouraged, and success is shared.
Ready to Build Your Legacy with Hill?
If you're ready to make a significant impact in a company that’s shaping the future of UK housing, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and join a team where your skills, ideas, and ambition will be valued and rewarded.
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