Senior Planning Manager

Job description

We’re working with a leading strategic land promoter and master developer looking to appoint a Senior Planning Manager to take a pivotal role in delivering large, complex residential-led projects across the UK.

This business specialises in promoting and delivering major urban extensions and mixed-use schemes, often in partnership with consortium members, landowner groups and JV partners. Planning is central to their model — and this role sits at the heart of project delivery.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Planning Director, you will lead the planning strategy and project coordination of significant residential-led developments — typically large-scale, multi-phase schemes requiring careful stakeholder management and long-term vision.

This is more than a traditional planning role. You will combine strong planning expertise with project and development management capability, overseeing outline consents and guiding schemes through the promotion and delivery phases.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading planning strategy on large, complex residential-led and mixed-use schemes
• Managing projects through Local Plan promotion, outline consent and reserved matters stages
• Overseeing outline planning applications on multi-phase developments
• Acting as project lead across consultant teams (planning, technical, environmental, masterplanning, viability)
• Working closely with consortium partners, JV partners and landowners to align strategy and delivery
• Coordinating inputs across technical disciplines to ensure programmes and commercial objectives are met
• Representing the business at hearings, examinations and planning committees
• Supporting land acquisition and strategic land appraisals

About You

We’re seeking an experienced planning professional who understands the dynamics of strategic land and major development delivery.

• MRTPI qualified
• Strong experience within a strategic land promoter, master developer or major housebuilder
• Proven track record on large, complex residential-led projects
• Experience overseeing outline consents on multi-phase schemes
• Comfortable working with consortium arrangements and joint venture partners
• Strong project management and development management skills
• Commercially astute with the ability to balance planning, programme and delivery considerations
• Confident communicator, capable of engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and partners

Why Apply?

• Work on landmark, strategic-scale developments
• Join a well-capitalised, ambitious business with a strong pipeline
• Genuine influence across planning and development strategy
• Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits
• Clear opportunity for progression as the portfolio grows

If you’re a Senior Planning Manager looking to step into a broader strategic and development-focused role, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English