The Role
Reporting to the 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.
- 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?
- 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.
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Planning Manager in Milton Keynes employer: tdm recruitment
Join a dynamic and fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact the construction of hundreds of homes each year. This developer not only offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including private healthcare and study support for professional qualifications, but also fosters a culture of growth and development within a well-resourced technical team. With clear pathways for progression and a commitment to training, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in the volume housebuilding sector.
