Planning Manager or Senior Planning Manager (12 month FTC)

Reporting into the Head of Planning, you will take responsibility for managing planning activity across a varied portfolio of development projects, ensuring schemes are progressed efficiently from early-stage strategy through to consent and delivery.

The role will initially cover maternity leave (c.12 months), with a preference for a short overlap period for handover.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning strategy across a portfolio of PBSA, co living, residential and commercial schemes
• Drive projects through the full planning lifecycle, including:
  • Site appraisal and feasibility
  • Pre application engagement
  • Submission and negotiation of applications
  • Discharge of conditions and ongoing planning compliance
• Manage external consultant teams, ensuring delivery against programme, budget and quality expectations
• Engage with LPAs, stakeholders and local communities to support successful outcomes
• Review technical reports, planning documentation and strategy papers
• Monitor planning risk, programme and key milestones across schemes
• Support wider development objectives through commercially aware planning advice

Candidate Profile

• MRTPI qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Strong experience within a developer, consultancy or client side environment
• Proven track record of delivering planning consents on complex schemes
• Experience across residential or mixed use development (PBSA/co living beneficial but not essential)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
• Commercially minded, with an understanding of the wider development process
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Additional Information

• 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover)
• Likely start between May July, with preference for overlap/handover
• 4 days office based, 1 day remote