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Town Planning Manager

Town Planning Manager – Developer | Leicester

Are you a seasoned Town Planning professional ready to lead and shape the future of exciting development projects? Join a leading property developer in Leicester as our Town Planning Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, sustainable schemes that transform communities.

About Us:
We are a prominent developer with a strong track record of delivering high-quality residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments across the Midlands. Our vision is to create vibrant places where people want to live, work, and play – and we need a skilled Town Planning Manager to help make that vision a reality.

The Role:
As Town Planning Manager, you will:

  • Lead and manage the planning strategy for a diverse portfolio of development projects

  • Oversee planning applications, negotiations with local authorities, and stakeholder engagement

  • Provide expert guidance on planning policy, land use, and development viability

  • Manage a team of planners and consultants, fostering professional growth and collaboration

  • Work closely with design, legal, and commercial teams to ensure smooth project delivery

  • Monitor emerging planning legislation and policies to mitigate risks and seize opportunities

What We’re Looking For:

  • Extensive experience in town planning within a development or consultancy environment

  • Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex planning processes

  • In-depth knowledge of UK planning legislation, local authority procedures, and development frameworks

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

  • Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving abilities

  • Relevant planning qualification and RTPI membership preferred

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

  • Comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare, and more

  • Opportunities for career progression and professional development

  • Dynamic, supportive working environment with a focus on innovation

  • Based in Leicester, with good transport links and a thriving city atmosphere

If you’re a proactive leader passionate about driving planning excellence within the development sector, we want to hear from you!

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

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