Planner/Planning Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Derby
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£65,000 / year
CATEGORY
Architecture & Planning
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SKILLS

Town Planning RTPI Chartered or working towards Planning Applications Site Appraisals Local Planning Policy Communication Skills Microsoft Office Suite Full Driving Licence

FULL DESCRIPTION

Planner/Planning Manager

Support the preparation and submission of planning applications (outline, detailed, reserved matters, and discharge of conditions). Assist in the coordination of consultant teams for planning submissions and appeals. Conduct site appraisals including researching and interpreting local planning policy, housing need data, and site-specific constraints. Monitor and report on the progress of planning applications, appeals, and development plan documents. Liaise with planning officers, local authorities, and stakeholders as required. Support community consultation and engagement activities. Attend project team meetings, site visits, and public meetings where necessary. Maintain accurate records and planning programmes to assist with internal forecasting and delivery planning. Assist with the preparation of appeal statements, supporting documents, and public inquiry documentation.

What you will bring

  • Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited preferred)
  • Chartered membership of the RTPI (or working towards it) Circa 2–5 years’ experience in a housebuilder, local authority, or planning consultancy environment.
  • Good understanding of the UK planning system, both policy and development management.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to draft clear planning statements and reports.
  • Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Collaborative and able to work as part of a team while taking individual responsibility for tasks.
  • Confident liaising with local authorities, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
  • Keen to develop professionally and support wider business planning goals.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook; GIS and other planning tools a bonus.
  • The ability to embrace and role model our company values – Trust, Teamwork, Kindness and Passion.
  • A full driving licence and have use of own vehicle for business travel when required.

What you get in return

  • Competitive salary.
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
  • Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme, T&Cs apply).
  • 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service).
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Group Life Assurance.
  • Group Income Protection Scheme.
  • Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Opt in – Simply Health Cash Plan.
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