Senior Planning Manager

Location: Preston on the Hill

Senior Planning Manager
Cheshire | Leading Land Promotion & Investment Business

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly successful and forward-thinking land promotion and investment company in their search for a Senior Planning Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially astute and technically skilled planning professional to play a pivotal role in delivering large-scale, high-profile developments across the UK.

The Role

As a Senior Planning Manager, you'll take ownership of projects from early-stage feasibility through to planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), appeals, and Local Plan promotions. You'll work closely with developers, landowners, investors, and a range of internal and external consultants to achieve positive, commercially driven planning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of planning strategies, appraisals, and associated documentation
Assess site histories and interpret relevant planning policies at both local and national levels
Prepare robust and persuasive planning statements and supporting documents
Manage project programmes, budgets, and deliverables
Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
Oversee and monitor the progress of planning applications

About You

Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
Chartered Member of the RTPI
Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience within a planning consultancy, house builder, or land promotion business
Strong technical understanding of the planning system
Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills
Commercially minded with the ability to balance planning and business priorities

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work with industry-leading professionals on complex, high-value projects
Competitive salary and benefits package
A supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team culture
Genuine scope for professional growth and progression

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner looking to take the next step in their career with a company that combines technical excellence, commercial focus, and a supportive working environment.

To apply , please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) for a confidential discussion