Planning Manager

Position: Planning Manager (Permanent)
Job Title:

Planning Manager

Location:

Uxbridge

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an award-winning house builder in their search for a Planning Manager to join their team in Uxbridge.

The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planner with 2+ years of experience to step into a client-side role, taking ownership of the planning process across a diverse residential portfolio. You will coordinate applications, liaise with local authorities and stakeholders, and support the progression of schemes from early feasibility through to determination.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, manage, and submit planning applications.
Coordinate external consultants and manage supporting reports.
Engage with local authorities and stakeholders to negotiate positive outcomes.
Provide planning guidance to internal teams during project development.
Monitor planning policy updates and assess their implications.
Support appeals and assist with site appraisals where required.

Requirements

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
Minimum 2 years' planning experience, ideally in consultancy, local authority, or a developer.
Strong understanding of UK planning legislation.
Confident communicator with excellent report-writing skills.
MRTPI or working towards (desirable).What's on Offer

£40,000 - £60,000 DOE
Opportunity to work with a highly regarded, award-winning developer.
Professional development and career progression.

Interested?
To find out more, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). CVs and informal enquiries are welcome