Planning Manager

Company: Kitson Associates
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Location: South Yorkshire
Job Description:

Planning Manager

South Yorkshire

Up to £75,000 + Bonus + Package

We’re working with a well-established residential developer with a strong presence across South Yorkshire who is looking to appoint a Planning Manager to join their team.

The Role

You will be responsible for leading planning activities across the regional portfolio, including:

• Managing planning applications from promotion through to approval

• Developing planning strategies to support land acquisition and development objectives

• Liaising with Local Authorities, planning consultants, landowners and key stakeholders

• Supporting land, technical and commercial teams throughout the planning process

• Monitoring planning policy and legislation to identify opportunities and risks

• Coordinating external consultants and managing planning budgets where required

What They’re Looking For

• Previous experience within a Planning Manager or Senior Planning role

• Experience within housebuilding, residential development, land promotion or planning consultancy

• Strong understanding of the UK planning system, NPPF and planning legislation

• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills

• Commercial awareness and the ability to support strategic land decisions

• A proactive and organised approach with the ability to manage multiple projects

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive salary up to £75,000

• Annual bonus scheme

• Excellent Benefits package

• Genuine autonomy and influence within the business

• Strong regional land pipeline and future growth plans

For more information, please apply with an up-to-date CV to Becky Kitson at Kitson Associates.

If you do not hear back within 3 working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Kitson Associates is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation

Posted: June 11th, 2026