Planning Manager – Land

Planning Manager – Land

Are you looking for more ownership, better projects, or a clearer route to progression?
Do you want to be part of a growing, commercially driven environment where planning has real influence?

We are working with a growing residential developer looking to expand its planning team, with opportunities available from junior through to experienced Planning Manager level.

This is an opportunity to join at a key growth stage, where you'll have visibility across the full lifecycle of developments – from early land promotion through to delivery.

The role
You will lead or support planning activity across a portfolio of residential sites, helping to drive schemes through the planning process while contributing to strategic land promotion.

Lead or support planning applications across multiple residential sites
Prepare, submit, and manage applications, appeals, and supporting reports
Support strategic land promotion through the Local Plan process
Provide planning input on land acquisition, feasibility, and site constraints
Manage relationships with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders
Negotiate planning conditions, Section 106 agreements, and obligations
Monitor planning policy and assess impact on projects
Coordinate external consultants and support internal reporting
Contribute to stakeholder engagement and community consultationWhat we're looking for

Degree (and ideally Master's) in Planning or related discipline
RTPI or RICS (or working towards)
Experience in residential planning (developer, consultancy, or local authority)
Strong knowledge of planning applications and development processes
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
Commercially aware with good judgement and problem-solving ability
Well organised, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Full UK driving licenceWhy consider this opportunity?

Join a growing business with a strong pipeline of residential developments
Influence projects from early-stage strategy through to delivery
Genuine scope for progression as the team expands
Exposure to a broad mix of planning activity and stakeholders
Supportive environment with a focus on professional development
Opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals
Involvement in projects that will shape communities and placemakingPackage

Competitive salary + bonus
Car allowance
Private medical
Pension
Generous holiday
Hybrid working
Support for RTPI membership and ongoing development
For more details, contact Vekshana

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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