Planning Director Clientside

Planning Director
Cheshire - hybrid

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting the UK's leading land promoter in their hire of an experienced Planning Director to their Northwest team. In this role, you'll lead planning strategies, manage planning applications and appeals, and mentor junior planners. You'll work with senior colleagues to ensure project success and develop new land opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning strategies and secure planning permissions for major sites.
• Prepare and sign off reports for planning applications, appeals, and policy presentations.
• Guide project teams and delegate tasks to junior planners.
• Represent the company at planning appeals, inquiries, and hearings.
• Negotiate planning conditions and Section 106 agreements.
• Support land acquisition and promote new sites.
• Manage public engagement and consultation events.

What We're Looking For:

• Planning degree or equivalent, with RTPI membership eligibility.
• Extensive experience in planning, ideally with consultancy or local planning experience.
• Experience with Section 106 agreements and preparing reports for planning applications.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Private medical cover (family included).
• 26 days holiday (increasing with service).
• Hybrid working model with flexible start/finish times.
• Opportunity for career progression and professional growth.

Interested? For applications and more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Megan Field at or call .