Planning Manager

Company: Pinnacle Recruitment
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Location: Surrey
Job Description:

Overview

As a Planning Manager within a Plc developer, you will guide planning strategy from land bid through delivery on site. You will lead the planning function within a development team, shaping schemes to secure permissions and discharge conditions for infrastructure. You’ll provide expert advice on government policy and planning legislation to assess site prospects and manage large-scale developments. This role offers scope to lead from identification to implementation, within a growing portfolio and a collaborative, result-focused culture.

Responsibilities

  • Manage planning function from site identification to infrastructure delivery
  • Create planning strategies and promote planning applications
  • Discharge planning obligations and conditions; monitor progress
  • Lead large-scale development projects and manage development control matters
  • Line management and leadership within the planning team
  • Provide expert knowledge on planning policy and legislation to assess site prospects

Key requirements

  • Degree-level education with Town Planning knowledge
  • MRTPI accreditation
  • Minimum 7 years post-qualification private sector experience in residential development or planning consultancy
  • Strong understanding of planning applications, planning obligations, and development control
  • Experience managing large-scale development projects and infrastructure delivery
  • Proven leadership and ability to work with initiative
  • deadline-driven
  • proactive
  • reliable
  • Town Planning expertise
  • Planning policy knowledge
  • Planning applications and consent processes

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Posted: October 1st, 2026