Senior Planning Manager

Senior Planning Manager

Location:

West London
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Planning Manager ready to take the next step into a senior role with more autonomy, strategic input, and impact? or a Senior Planning Manager looking for a change?

We are working with a respected residential developer in West London, seeking a Senior Planning Manager to lead planning strategy across a broad portfolio of residential and mixed‑use schemes. This role is ideal for a planning professional with a background in consultancy, house building, development, or land promotion, looking to take full ownership of planning work streams and play a key role in delivering successful projects.

• Lead and manage the planning process for multiple development projects
• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation
• Liaise with local authorities, consultants, and internal teams
• Monitor and interpret planning policy and ensure full compliance across projects
• Provide planning input to land, design, and development teams
• Assess planning risks and feasibility to support land acquisition
• Represent the company in public consultations, planning committees, and stakeholder meetings

• Strong experience in a senior planning role, preferably in residential or mixed‑use development
• In‑depth knowledge of the UK planning system and local policies
• Background in consultancy, house building, or land promotion
  
  Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines efficiently
• MRTPI status (or working towards it) preferred

• Commercially aware, solution‑focused, and confident working independently
• Proven track record of securing planning consents
• Comfortable operating at a senior level within a development‑led environment

• Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience)
• High‑quality, high‑impact projects
• Collaborative team environment with strong support for progression
• Long‑term professional development opportunities

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To apply or find out more, please contact Ashleigh Waterhouse at Carrington West:
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Phone: (phone number removed)

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