Job Title: Senior Planning Manager

Location: Preston Brook, Cheshire

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading land investment and promotion business as they look to appoint an experienced Senior Planning Manager to their team in Preston Brook. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute planning professional to contribute to high-profile, complex developments across the UK.

The Role

As a Senior Planning Manager, you will take a key role in managing planning projects from initial feasibility through Local Plan promotion, planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), and appeals. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders-including developers, landowners, investors, and multidisciplinary consultant teams-to secure commercially sound and effective planning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading the preparation of planning strategies, appraisals, and supporting documents
Analysing site histories and interpreting local and national planning policy
Producing clear and compelling planning statements for development proposals
Overseeing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
Working collaboratively with internal teams and external consultants
Monitoring and managing planning applications through to determination

About You:

Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
Chartered Member of the RTPI
At least 5 years' experience in planning, ideally within consultancy, a housebuilder, a promoter, or local authority
Strong understanding of planning policy and the UK planning system
Excellent communication and report-writing skills
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Commercially minded with the confidence to manage complex planning matters

What's on Offer:

Opportunity to work with industry-leading planning and development professionals
Competitive salary and benefits package
The chance to work on exciting, large-scale development projects
A collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking team cultureInterested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or