Principal Development Manager Officer

Company: Penguin Recruitment
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

Overview

Job title: Senior Development Planner

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Are you an experienced Development Planner ready to play a key role in shaping one of London’s most ambitious regeneration programmes? I’m working with a highly respected urban regeneration delivery organisation in East London that is looking to appoint a Senior Development Planner to support its expanding portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of large-scale, complex development projects that are transforming communities and delivering thousands of new homes, jobs, and infrastructure.

Role

As a Senior Development Planner, you’ll sit within a dynamic, multidisciplinary development team and take a leading role in managing planning strategy and delivery across a diverse pipeline of projects.

  • Lead on planning applications for major residential and mixed-use schemes
  • Provide strategic planning advice across multiple development sites
  • Manage relationships with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders
  • Support land promotion and site acquisition strategies
  • Navigate complex policy, viability, and delivery challenges
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to best practice

Qualifications / About You

  • We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical planning knowledge with a commercial mindset and a passion for placemaking.
  • Significant experience in development planning (public or private sector)
  • Proven track record delivering complex, large-scale schemes
  • Strong understanding of the London planning system and policy landscape
  • Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
  • RTPI accreditation (or working towards it)

Why Apply?

  • Opportunity to work on high-profile regeneration projects with real social impact
  • Join a forward-thinking, delivery-focused organisation
  • Excellent career progression and professional development
  • Collaborative, purpose-driven working culture
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Next Steps

Interested? If you’re looking to step into a role where you can genuinely shape places and see projects through from vision to delivery, I’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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Posted: April 17th, 2026