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Senior Planning Manager

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Ruardean, Gloucestershire GL17 9, England

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • The position is for a Senior Planning Manager in Residential Development located in Ruardean.
  • The role offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as private medical insurance and a performance-related bonus.
  • Candidates should have a proven track record in securing planning consents for residential projects and be MRTPI qualified.
  • The ideal applicant should possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
  • Experience in planning for at least several years is required, though the specific number of years is not mentioned in the job description.

Senior Planning Manager - Residential Development

Location: Ruardean Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you an experienced planning professional looking for an exciting opportunity to shape residential developments and deliver high-quality communities?

We are working with a well-established and forward-thinking property development business that is seeking a Senior Planning Manager to join their homes division. This family-owned company has a strong reputation for delivering exceptional residential and commercial projects, with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and long-term community value.

The Role

As Senior Planning Manager, you will play a key role in managing the planning process from site identification through to securing planning consent. Reporting to the Head of Land and Planning, you will work closely with internal teams, local authorities, and external stakeholders to drive forward high-quality residential developments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement planning strategies for residential development projects.
  • Manage planning applications, appeals, and site promotions to enhance the project pipeline.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, local authorities, and external consultants to navigate complex planning processes.
  • Ensure compliance with planning regulations while maintaining a commercially minded approach.
  • Contribute to the business's mission of delivering sustainable, high-quality housing.

About You

  • MRTPI qualified with strong commercial planning knowledge.
  • A proven track record in securing planning consents for residential developments.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
  • A passion for delivering sustainable, high-quality communities.
  • Full UK driving licence required.

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary package.
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Workplace pension scheme.
  • Life assurance (3x annual salary).
  • Performance-related bonus.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional to make a real impact within a growing and ambitious company.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.