Planning Manager - Strategic Land

Location: Rugby

The Role

Support strategic land development initiatives and manage key planning activities to unlock housing and commercial opportunities.

• Drive land promotion through planning processes to secure land allocations for development.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, handling appeals as required.
• Collaborate with the Land team to assess site layout, constraints, and project feasibility.
• Manage reserved matters planning applications and track the discharge of planning conditions and S106 agreements.
• Liaise with landowners, monitor Local Plan documents, housing land supply, and competitor activity.
• Engage communities on site promotions and planning applications to foster support and transparency.
• Develop project viability and delivery skills, while preparing monthly progress reports.
• Contribute to planning strategy development, exploring diverse project options.
• Oversee budgets and manage consultants to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, external consultants, statutory bodies, and local communities to resolve issues.

• Internal: Strategic Land, Technical, Commercial, and Management teams.
• External: Landowners, land agents, local planning authorities, town councils, and consultants.

• Commercial awareness of project contractual obligations to optimize resource allocation.
• Sound forecasting skills and the ability to secure best value with consultants.
• Innovation in problem-solving and project management.
• In-depth understanding of planning policy, Local Plans, housing supply, and land agreements.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to Health and Safety standards.

• Minimum of 3 years in a relevant planning role (local authority, housebuilder, or consultancy).
• A degree in planning or a related field; support offered for professional accreditation (RTPI/RICS).
• A full driving license is essential.

If you are passionate about shaping strategic land opportunities and delivering impactful planning solutions, we'd love to hear from you!

Interested?

The Hiring Manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on email or call .