Senior Planning Manager
Cheshire | Leading Land Promotion & Investment Business
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly successful and forward-thinking land promotion and investment company in their search for a Senior Planning Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially astute and technically skilled planning professional to play a pivotal role in delivering large-scale, high-profile developments across the UK.
The Role
As a Senior Planning Manager, you’ll take ownership of projects from early-stage feasibility through to planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), appeals, and Local Plan promotions. You’ll work closely with developers, landowners, investors, and a range of internal and external consultants to achieve positive, commercially driven planning outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the preparation of planning strategies, appraisals, and associated documentation
2. Assess site histories and interpret relevant planning policies at both local and national levels
3. Prepare robust and persuasive planning statements and supporting documents
4. Manage project programmes, budgets, and deliverables
5. Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
6. Oversee and monitor the progress of planning applications
About You
7. Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
8. Chartered Member of the RTPI
9. Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience within a planning consultancy, housebuilder, or land promotion business
10. Strong technical understanding of the planning system
11. Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills
12. Commercially minded with the ability to balance planning and business priorities
What’s on Offer
13. Opportunity to work with industry-leading professionals on complex, high-value projects
14. Competitive salary and benefits package
15. A supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team culture
16. Genuine scope for professional growth and progression
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner looking to take the next step in their career with a company that combines technical excellence, commercial focus, and a supportive working environment.