Job Title: Planning Manager
Location: Warrington
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car/Allowance + Full Benefits
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planning Manager to join a leading UK housebuilder based in Warrington.
This is a rare chance to take on a pivotal role in a successful, growing business that consistently delivers high-quality developments across the country. Our client is a 5-star rated homebuilder with a strong track record and ambitious growth plans.

As a third-party recruitment partner, we are supporting this organisation in their search for a commercially astute, proactive, and driven Planning Manager who is ready to lead and influence planning activity across immediate and strategic residential sites.

• Competitive basic salary

• Company car or car allowance

• Annual bonus scheme

• Life cover & contributory pension

• Employee benefits platform (discounts, wellbeing support, and more)

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and career development

As Planning Manager, you will take the lead on delivering effective and timely planning strategies, applications, and appeals. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external consultants, you''ll manage the planning process from site appraisal through to consent - helping secure a strong pipeline of development land for the region.

• Carry out detailed site assessments, including policy and planning history analysis

• Prepare and project-manage Outline, Full, and Reserved Matters applications

• Coordinate internal design input and external consultants to support submissions

• Draft key planning documents, including Design & Access Statements

• Represent the business at public consultation events and meetings

• Support land promotion for medium and long-term sites through local plan processes

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the team''s overall capability

• Provide strategic planning input to senior leadership as required

• RTPI-accredited Planning Degree (Bachelor''s or Master''s level)

• Proven experience in a planning role (private or public sector)

• Knowledge of residential planning policy and strategic land promotion

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisational skills with a high attention to detail

• Full UK driving licence

This role is ideal for a Planner or Senior Planner ready to take the next step - or a current Planning Manager seeking a new and exciting challenge in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Interested? Apply today for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed) and forward your CV to (url removed)