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Senior Planning ManagerLocation: GloucesterSector: Residential DevelopmentSalary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced planning professional with a passion for creating high-quality residential communities? My client, a dynamic and well-established organisation with a rich 50-year heritage, is seeking a Senior Planning Manager to drive the success of their Homes division.
About the Role
As a Senior Planning Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering residential development projects, leading the planning process from site identification through to securing planning consent. Reporting to the Head of Land and Planning, you will work collaboratively across teams to ensure projects align with business goals and regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning Strategy & Leadership - Develop and implement planning strategies to secure consents for residential developments.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement - Build strong relationships with local authorities, consultants, and internal teams.
- Project Coordination - Manage planning applications, appeals, and site promotions.
- Site Promotion & Pipeline Development - Identify and assess potential development opportunities.
- Compliance & Reporting - Ensure all projects adhere to regulatory requirements.
- Sustainability & Quality - Promote best practices in sustainable development.
What We're Looking For
- MRTPI membership (or working towards)
- Strong commercial planning knowledge
- Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Passion for sustainable development & community creation
- Full, valid UK driving licence
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary + Bonus Scheme
- 25 days holiday + Bank/Public Holidays
- Private Medical Insurance
- NEST Workplace Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance (3x Annual Salary)
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation, working on exciting residential developments that make a real difference. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for planning, 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
