Location
Preston Brook
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
27/11/2025
Closing date
18/12/2025
Job Title: Senior Planning Manager
Location: Cheshire, Preston Brook
Package: Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus
About the Company
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to supporting a leading investor and promoter of strategic land, specialising in bringing forward residential and commercial development opportunities across the UK. With a reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable projects, they're continuing to expand their portfolio and team.
The Role
As a Senior Planning Manager, you'll play a key role in advancing a wide range of strategic and development projects. Responsibilities include:
* Preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications.
* Coordinating multi-disciplinary consultant teams to achieve successful outcomes.
* Liaising with landowners, stakeholders, and local authorities to progress development opportunities.
* Promoting sites through the Local Plan process and identifying future growth prospects.
* Supporting wider business objectives across land acquisition, development, and delivery.
About You
We're seeking a confident, commercially minded planning professional with:
* 5+ years' experience in town planning or a related discipline.
* Strong understanding of planning policy, development management, and the strategic planning process.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* A proactive, results-driven approach to planning challenges.
* MRTPI qualification (or working towards) preferred.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and growing organisation with clear routes for career progression. You'll be working alongside experienced development professionals in a supportive environment that actively encourages advancement, professional development, and autonomy.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible.