Planning Manager
Location: Uxbridge
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established residential developer to recruit a Planning Manager for their Uxbridge office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional with strong development insight to step into a central role in shaping and delivering residential-led projects across Greater London and the South East.
About the Role
As Planning Manager, you will take a lead role in managing the planning process across a diverse range of sites, from strategic land and brownfield regeneration to high-density housing schemes. You’ll be involved from initial feasibility through to the submission and negotiation of planning applications.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage planning applications for residential development schemes
* Liaise with local authorities, consultants, and internal teams
* Monitor planning policy and identify development opportunities
* Prepare planning appraisals and manage pre application engagement
* Provide advice to the land and development team during acquisition and early stage planning
* Represent the business at planning committees and public consultations where required
What We’re Looking For
* A degree in Town Planning or a related subject
* MRTPI status preferred, or working towards chartership
* Relevant years' experience in planning, ideally with a mix of consultancy or local authority and developer side
* Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, with a focus on residential development
* Excellent written, verbal, and negotiation skills
* Proactive, commercially aware and confident managing projects independently
Why Apply?
* Join a growing developer with a strong land bank and ambitious pipeline
* Work in a close knit, dynamic team environment
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Real opportunity to influence planning strategy and delivery from the inside
If you are interested in this role, contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment to find out more.