Location
London
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
04/12/2025
Closing date
25/12/2025
Planning Manager
Location: Uxbridge
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established residential developer to recruit a Planning Manager for their Uxbridge office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional with strong development insight to step into a central role in shaping and delivering residential-led projects across Greater London and the South East.
About the Role
As Planning Manager, you will take a lead role in managing the planning process across a diverse range of sites, from strategic land and brownfield regeneration to high-density housing schemes. You'll be involved from initial feasibility through to the submission and negotiation of planning applications.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage planning applications for residential development schemes
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Liaise with local authorities, consultants, and internal teams
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Monitor planning policy and identify development opportunities
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Prepare planning appraisals and manage pre application engagement
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Provide advice to the land and development team during acquisition and early stage planning
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Represent the business at planning committees and public consultations where required
What We're Looking For
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A degree in Town Planning or a related subject
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MRTPI status preferred, or working towards chartership
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Relevant years' experience in planning, ideally with a mix of consultancy or local authority and developer side
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Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, with a focus on residential development
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Excellent written, verbal, and negotiation skills
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Proactive, commercially aware and confident managing projects independently
Why Apply?
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Join a growing developer with a strong land bank and ambitious pipeline
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Work in a close knit, dynamic team environment
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Competitive salary and benefits
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Real opportunity to influence planning strategy and delivery from the inside
If you are interested in this role, contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment to find out more.