Senior Planning Manager

Senior Planning Manager

Cheshire Leading Land Promotion & Investment Business

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly successful and forward-thinking land promotion and investment company in their search for a Senior Planning Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially astute and technically skilled planning professional to play a pivotal role in delivering large-scale, high-profile developments across the UK.

The Role

As a Senior Planning Manager, you'll take ownership of projects from early-stage feasibility through to planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), appeals, and Local Plan promotions. You'll work closely with developers, landowners, investors, and a range of internal and external consultants to achieve positive, commercially driven planning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of planning strategies, appraisals, and associated documentation
• Assess site histories and interpret relevant planning policies at both local and national levels
• Prepare robust and persuasive planning statements and supporting documents
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and deliverables
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Oversee and monitor the progress of planning applications

About You

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Chartered Member of the RTPI
• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience within a planning consultancy, housebuilder, or land promotion business
• Strong technical understanding of the planning system
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance planning and business priorities

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work with industry-leading professionals on complex, high-value projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team culture
• Genuine scope for professional growth and progression

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner looking to take the next step in their career with a company that combines technical excellence, commercial focus, and a supportive working environment.

To apply, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on or email your CV to for a confidential discussion.