Senior Planning Manager – Strategic Land

3 weeks ago

south east england, United Kingdom Cognisant Full time

Senior Planning Manager – Strategic Land. South East | Major UK Land Promote r. I’m working with a leading UK land promotion business to appoint a Senior Planning Manager to their strategic land team in the South East. This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established and well-funded organisation that specialises in promoting large-scale, long-term sites typically capable of delivering 1,000 homes or more. The business works collaboratively with local authorities, landowners, and stakeholders to secure high-quality planning outcomes and deliver new communities across the region. The Role Working as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, the Senior Planning Manager will lead the promotion of major sites through the plan-making and planning application process, supporting a significant portfolio of strategic land projects. Key responsibilities include: Managing the promotion of sites for allocation in Local and Neighbourhood Plans. Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals, including coordination of consultant teams. Negotiating S106 agreements, planning conditions, and managing EIA processes where necessary. Providing planning and due diligence advice to support new land opportunities. Building strong relationships with local authorities, landowners, agents, and technical partners. Supporting senior management in shaping long-term land and planning strategy. This role offers exposure to high-profile strategic projects and close collaboration with experienced directors who actively mentor and support professional development. What We’re Looking For Strong background in strategic land promotion within a housebuilder, land promoter, or planning consultancy. RTPI or RICS (Planning & Development) qualified (or working towards). Proven track record in securing allocations and consents for complex, large-scale projects. Commercial awareness and understanding of planning risk and development potential. Excellent project management, negotiation, and communication skills. Proactive, organised, and comfortable working across multiple projects. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South East. Why Apply? This role provides: The chance to work on some of the most significant strategic land projects in the UK. Career progression with a structured pathway toward senior leadership. A collaborative, professional culture focused on quality and long-term value creation. Competitive salary, bonus, car allowance, private healthcare, pension, and life assurance. If you’re a planning professional looking to take the next step in your career working on complex, long-term sites within a supportive and forward-thinking business I’d welcome a confidential conversation. Contact Dan Petrie Strategic Land & Planning Search Specialist

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