Location
London
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
04/12/2025
Closing date
25/12/2025
Job Title: Planning Manager
Location: Uxbridge
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an award-winning housebuilder 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?
CVs and informal enquiries are welcome.