Planning Manager - Strategic Land

Planning Manager - Strategic LandLocation: Warwick

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading strategic land promoter, renowned for identifying and delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use developments across the UK. Our client is committed to shaping sustainable communities through the promotion and delivery of strategic land opportunities.

OverviewThe purpose of this role is to provide expert planning advice and manage all aspects of planning projects to support the wider business objectives.

The successful candidate will report to the Senior Area Planning Director / Planning & Operations Director and will primarily cover the eastern half of the central patch.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional planning advice to the business.
• Support other members of the planning team on project work.
• Undertake planning reviews for potential new sites.
• Lead and manage planning projects from inception to approval.
• Prepare comprehensive site promotion strategies.
• Develop and manage project programmes and budgets.
• Instruct, coordinate, and manage external professional teams.
• Collate, prepare, and submit planning representations and planning applications.
• Chair regular planning and project review meetings.
• Negotiate commercially viable planning consents and Section 106 agreements.
• Proactively engage in business development and site finding activities.
• Monitor and communicate planning policy updates, industry intelligence, and market developments.

Role Requirements

• Experience:
  • Previous experience in a planning role, ideally gained within a planning consultancy, land promoter, housebuilder, or development company.
  • Strong background in residential development and/or strategic land promotion is highly desirable.
• Skills:
  • Excellent project management and organisational skills.
  • Strong people and team management capabilities.
  • Skilled negotiator with commercial awareness.
  • Ability to develop effective planning strategies.
• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Town Planning, Geography, or a related discipline.
  • MRTPI (or working towards) or an equivalent professional accreditation is preferred.

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