Our client is a forward-thinking UK homebuilder committed to creating sustainable, high-quality communities across the Midlands. They are seeking two Planning Managers to drive all project-specific planning activities from land acquisition and site promotion through to delivery, ensuring each development progresses efficiently and reflects the company’s vision for thoughtful, long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement planning strategies for newly acquired and existing sites.

• Project manage the planning promotion of sites from inception through to delivery, including the preparation and timely submission of planning applications.

• Lead on Reserved Matters applications, Section 106 negotiations, and the discharge of planning conditions and obligations.

• Support the promotion and delivery of strategic land sites to sustain long-term regional growth.

• Prepare or assist with planning inputs for land bids and acquisition appraisals.

• Manage external project teams, including consultants, planning advisors, and legal representatives.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with key external stakeholders.

• Manage project-specific planning budgets to ensure best value.

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of, and compliance with, relevant company policies, legislation, and planning regulations.

• Operate with autonomy while contributing to a connected, collaborative planning team across both regions.

Qualifications & Experience

• RTPI-accredited degree with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience.

• Chartered Member of the RTPI (MRTPI) or working towards Chartered Membership with a clear commitment to achieve it.

• Solid understanding of both immediate and strategic land planning processes.

• Proven experience managing multiple complex projects and stakeholder relationships.

Personal Attributes

• A results-driven mindset with the confidence to challenge, negotiate, and persuade to drive projects forward.

• The ability to influence outcomes across the Technical, Construction, and Sales functions in the regions.

• Tenacious and pragmatic, able to balance assertiveness with diplomacy to ensure delivery deadlines are met.

Ref: 4031IG