Manchester
Building, Construction
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
26/05/2025
16/06/2025
Job Title: Strategic Planner - Strategic Land
Location: North of England (with flexible working options)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits
About the Opportunity:
We are working on behalf of a highly respected, well-capitalised developer operating across the North of England, currently seeking a Strategic Planner to join their established and successful Strategic Land team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the delivery of medium to long-term planning strategies for a significant land portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support the planning promotion of a diverse strategic land portfolio through policy and planning application routes.
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Undertake site appraisals and assist in creating promotion strategies for new and existing land opportunities.
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Prepare and coordinate planning applications and Local Plan representations.
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Monitor local planning policy developments, including five-year housing land supply and housing delivery test updates.
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Engage with planning consultants, local authorities, and key stakeholders to influence local planning outcomes.
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Maintain landowner databases and provide planning advice to support land acquisition and promotion.
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Assist in forecasting and budgeting for external consultants, and advise on S106 and CIL implications.
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Attend public consultations, planning committees, and key stakeholder meetings.
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Contribute to the team's development by sharing knowledge from CPD events and ongoing training.
What We're Looking For:
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A degree in Town Planning or a related built environment discipline (RTPI-accredited).
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A minimum of 2 years' experience in a planning-related role (housebuilder, consultancy, land promoter, or local authority).
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Solid understanding of the planning process for major housing developments and local plan systems.
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Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
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A collaborative team player with a problem-solving mindset and a can-do attitude.
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A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.
Desirable:
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Working towards or already achieved RTPI membership.
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Experience preparing planning applications and Local Plan representations.
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Exposure to planning appraisals for residential or mixed-use sites.
Why Apply?
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Influence the delivery of major housing projects across the region.
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Work with a knowledgeable, dynamic strategic land team with clear growth ambitions.
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Develop your planning career with tailored support and professional development opportunities.
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Excellent package and flexible working to support work-life balance.
Interested?
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This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position