Job Title: Planning Manager
Location: Kings Hill - Kent
Job Summary:
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a Housebuilder who are looking for a Planning Manager to join the Eastern division. The role of Planning Manager will be to oversee all aspects of planning applications, regulatory approvals, and strategic land promotions within the Eastern region.
Position Overview:
The Planning Manager will play a key role in the development process, managing all aspects of planning applications and regulatory approvals within the Eastern region. Reporting to the Land and Development Director, this position 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.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning Application Management:
Lead and 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.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, community groups, and other relev...