Planning Manager | Housebuilder | West Yorkshire | Up to £70k+P

Key Responsibilities

·        Manage and coordinate planning applications for residential and mixed-use developments, ensuring timely submissions.

·        Provide planning advice to internal teams to support land acquisitions and development opportunities.

·        Work with external planning consultants, architects, and technical teams to prepare high-quality planning submissions.

·        Liaise with local authorities, planning officers, and stakeholders to negotiate planning permissions and resolve policy challenges.

·        Manage and negotiate planning obligations, including Section 106 agreements and CIL contributions.

·        Project Coordination & Risk Management

·        Work closely with Land, Development, and Technical teams to assess planning risks and opportunities.

·        Ensure compliance with planning policies, regulations, and environmental considerations.

·        Manage appeals and planning inquiries, supporting the business in achieving successful outcomes.

·        Oversee the preparation of reports, feasibility studies, and planning documents to inform decision-making.

Ideally you will have

·        Minimum of 5 years’ experience in planning management, ideally within residential development.

·        RTPI membership (or working towards it).

·        Strong knowledge of UK planning law, policy frameworks, and local authority processes.

·        Experience in managing major planning applications and securing consents.

·        Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

In return:

·        Up to £70,000

·        Car allowance.

·        Bonus

·        Healthcare