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Senior Planning Manager
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Are you an experienced Planning Manager ready to take the next step into a senior role with more autonomy, strategic input, and impact? or a Senior Planning Manager looking for a change?
We are working with a respected, development-led business based in Rugby, seeking a Senior Planning Manager to lead planning strategy across a broad portfolio of residential and mixed-use schemes. This role is ideal for a planning professional with a background in consultancy, housebuilding, development, or land promotion, looking to take full ownership of planning workstreams and play a key role in delivering successful projects.
Key Responsibilities:
·Lead and manage the planning process for multiple development projects
·Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation
·Liaise with local authorities, consultants, and internal teams
·Monitor and interpret planning policy and ensure full compliance across projects
·Provide planning input to land, design, and development teams
·Assess planning risks and feasibility to support land acquisition
·Represent the company in public consultations, planning committees, and stakeholder meetings
Candidate Requirements:
·Strong experience in a senior planning role, preferably in residential or mixed-use development
·In-depth knowledge of the UK planning system and local policies
·Background in consultancy, housebuilding, or land promotion
·Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
·Ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines efficiently
·MRTPI status (or working towards it) preferred
Ideal Candidate Profile:
·Based within a commutable distance of Rugby or open to regular travel
·Commercially aware, solution-focused, and confident working independently
·Proven track record of securing planning consents
·Comfortable operating at a senior level within a development-led environment
What's on Offer:
·Competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 (depending on experience)
·Car allowance and bonus scheme
·High-quality, high-impact projects
·Collaborative team environment with strong support for progression
·Long-term professional development opportunities
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To apply or find out more, please contact Ashleigh Waterhouse at Carrington West:
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Phone: (phone number removed)
Reference - 59795
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