Strategic Planner

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:

• Support the planning promotion of a diverse strategic land portfolio through policy and planning application routes.

• Undertake site appraisals and assist in creating promotion strategies for new and existing land opportunities.

• Prepare and coordinate planning applications and Local Plan representations.

• Monitor local planning policy developments, including five-year housing land supply and housing delivery test updates.

• Engage with planning consultants, local authorities, and key stakeholders to influence local planning outcomes.

• Maintain landowner databases and provide planning advice to support land acquisition and promotion.

• Assist in forecasting and budgeting for external consultants, and advise on S106 and CIL implications.

• Attend public consultations, planning committees, and key stakeholder meetings.

• Contribute to the team's development by sharing knowledge from CPD events and ongoing training.

What We're Looking For:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related built environment discipline (RTPI-accredited).

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a planning-related role (housebuilder, consultancy, land promoter, or local authority).

• Solid understanding of the planning process for major housing developments and local plan systems.

• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

• A collaborative team player with a problem-solving mindset and a can-do attitude.

• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

Desirable:

• Working towards or already achieved RTPI membership.

• Experience preparing planning applications and Local Plan representations.

• Exposure to planning appraisals for residential or mixed-use sites.

Why Apply?

• Influence the delivery of major housing projects across the region.

• Work with a knowledgeable, dynamic strategic land team with clear growth ambitions.

• Develop your planning career with tailored support and professional development opportunities.

• 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