Planning Manager

Job Title: Planning ManagerLocation: South WalesSalary: Competitive, dependent on experience

My client is one of the UK's most recognised and successful housebuilders, delivering high-quality homes and well-designed communities across England, Wales, and Scotland. They build around 10,000 homes per year, shaping new neighbourhoods and enhancing local areas with carefully planned developments.

With a nationwide presence and nearly 30 regional operating businesses, the company takes pride in its ability to balance large-scale delivery with a deep understanding of local markets. Their expertise spans the entire development process-from strategic land acquisition and planning through to construction and sales-ensuring they deliver homes that meet the needs of a diverse range of buyers.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Planning Manager to join the South Wales team. This is a pivotal role for an ambitious and knowledgeable planning professional who will lead and manage the planning process for residential development projects. You will work closely with land, technical, and legal teams to secure planning permissions that drive forward high-quality housing schemes across the region.

• Oversee the planning process from site identification to securing permissions for large-scale residential developments.
• Conduct site assessments, feasibility studies, and planning appraisals to evaluate development potential.
• Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications, ensuring alignment with local and national planning policies.
• Monitor Local Plan reviews and emerging planning policy changes, advising on strategic opportunities.
• Engage with local authorities, landowners, consultants, and key stakeholders to facilitate smooth planning approvals.
• Represent the company at public consultations, planning committees, and appeal hearings.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure planning strategies are executed effectively.

• Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, or a related field.
• Chartered Membership (or working towards membership) of RTPI and/or RICS.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, Local Plan policies, and development processes.
• Experience within a housebuilder, planning consultancy, or local authority.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical ability to assess planning risks and opportunities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South Wales region.

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Company car or car allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life cover and healthcare benefits
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Career progression opportunities within a major housebuilder

This role is ideal for a Senior Planner or experienced Planning Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity with a market-leading developer. If you have a passion for residential development and want to be part of a company shaping the future of housebuilding, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position