Strategic Land Promotions Manager

8 hours ago


Kent, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Full time

Estimated Salary: £80,000 - £110,000 per annum

Job Overview

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a Housebuilder in their search for a Senior Planning Manager to join the Eastern division. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee all aspects of planning applications, regulatory approvals, and strategic land promotions within the Eastern region.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the preparation, submission, and negotiation of planning applications across the Eastern region.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and local authorities to secure approvals and ensure applications progress from initiation through to implementable consent.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, community groups, and other relevant stakeholders.

This is a challenging role that requires a highly experienced planning professional with strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a comprehensive understanding of the UK planning system. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants, and local authorities to ensure the successful and timely delivery of planning approvals for residential development projects.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, or a related field.
  • Professional membership in the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent is desirable.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a planning management role, ideally within residential development or a consultancy environment.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing complex planning applications from start to finish in the residential sector. Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, as well as excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.



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