Senior Planning Manager - Strategic Land Development Location: Cheshire (flexible / hybrid) | Market-leading strategic land investor We're delighted to work exclusively with a prominent UK strategic-land investor and promoter (name withheld for confidentiality) that operates with an agile, financially strong model, acquiring land and securing permissions ahead of development. They're now seeking an experienced Senior Planning Manager to join their growing team and lead the planning strategy for a diverse portfolio of sites. Why this is a compelling opportunity You'll work for an organisation that owns and promotes land through the planning system - offering a rare chance to shape schemes from early-stage land acquisition through to consent. The company is backed by significant cash reserves, enabling quick decision-making and less reliance on external funding. You'll be part of a dynamic environment where your input and commercial awareness will have real impact on site-promotion outcomes and land-value realisation. Key responsibilities Lead planning promotion activities across a portfolio of strategic land sites: from site appraisal, local‐plan engagement, through to submission of planning applications, S106 negotiation and securing of consent. Manage consultant teams (planning, technical, legal) and internal stakeholders to ensure projects progress in line with programme, budget and commercial targets. ...