Planning Manager

Location: Warrington
Role: Strategic Planning Manager
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Office Based

Are you an experienced Planning professional looking for an opportunity to lead a team, influence strategy and make a real impact?

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality planning solutions, developing people and working on technically challenging projects across the minerals, waste and environmental sectors, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Our Client

Our client is an established and growing environmental and technical consultancy, delivering innovative planning and environmental solutions across a diverse range of projects.

Here's what sets them apart:
· £50,000 - £65,000 Salary – A competitive package for the right individual
· Interesting & Diverse Projects – Work across minerals, waste, environmental and land development schemes
· Leadership Opportunity – Lead and develop a growing planning function while mentoring a small technical team
· Collaborative Culture – Join a business where teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement are genuinely valued
· Career Development – Play an integral role in shaping the future of the planning function within an ambitious organisation

What You'll Be Doing

As Planning Manager, you'll lead the planning function across a varied portfolio of projects, ensuring planning applications are delivered successfully while providing technical guidance and leadership to your team. Working closely with internal specialists, external consultants and Local Authorities, you'll help drive projects from concept through to approval while supporting the continued growth of the business.

Your Key Responsibilities:
· Team Leadership: Lead, coach and develop a team of planning professionals, creating a positive and high-performing culture.
· Planning Strategy: Manage planning projects across minerals, waste, environmental and land development sectors.
· Technical Oversight: Prepare, review and oversee planning applications, planning statements and supporting documentation.
· Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with Local Authorities, clients, consultants and key stakeholders.
· Project Coordination: Coordinate multidisciplinary technical input, including ecology, highways, environmental and EIA specialists.
· Continuous Improvement: Help strengthen and develop the company's in-house planning capability while driving improvements across the planning function.

What We're Looking For

Are you a confident leader with strong technical planning expertise and excellent relationship-building skills? If you enjoy taking ownership, mentoring others and delivering successful planning outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Ideal Candidate:
· Proven experience within planning, ideally across minerals, waste, environmental or infrastructure projects
· Previous experience managing or mentoring planning professionals
· Strong understanding of the UK planning system and planning application process
· Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
· Commercially aware with the ability to balance technical excellence and business objectives
· A collaborative leader who enjoys developing people and building positive working relationships

Requirements:
· RTPI or RICS qualification (or working towards chartered status)
· Demonstrable experience managing planning applications from inception through to determination
· Full UK Driving Licence

This role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award‑winning multi‑sector recruiter. We believe that you matter and care about unlocking your full potential. Work with us to find your perfect role and start your journey today.

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