Planning Manager

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Exeter, Devon, EX1 1, England, UK

Listing for: RGB Recruitment

Full Time, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-02-12

Job specializations:

Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 75000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 75000.00 YEAR

Are you an experienced residential planner or planning manager, with a proven background delivering applications for medium to large scales housing developments?Are you looking for a secure and long-term role with a company who are committed to delivering new homes in the Devon and Somerset area for the foreseeable future? Working for a privately owned and successful developer in Exeter, who have a new requirement for a residential planning manager to join their team!

Now is a great time to join due to recent positive changes and an exciting land bank ahead!Summary of day to day duties of the planning manager role:

Lead on the submission and preparation of new plannings applications, directly or via external consultants
Work on reserve matters and largely change of use applications whilst running appeals
You will instruct, manage and monitor external consultants.
Work collaboratively with internal and external teams and advise on planning options and strategic feasibility.

Whats needed to apply for the planning manager role:

Ideally you will be a member of RPTI or hold a relevant town and planning degree
Strong Planning knowledge is required and well versed in the system as well as local authority policies.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Established connections and contacts within the local network.
You will have the capability to challenge planning views and decisions.
A natural problem solver who is able to prioritise and multitask, whilst adding value to the immediate and wider teams.

Developer, consultancy and local authority backgrounds will be considered - a highly competitive salary is on offer which will DOE along with a lucrative package, great company benefits and 1 day a week working from home!'Click apply now!'

Job Title:

Planning Manager (residential)
Type:
Permanent

Location:

Exeter

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