My client is a well-established independent property and asset management business with a substantial UK portfolio spanning hotels, offices, commercial spaces, and strategic land holdings across London, regional airports, and the Home Counties. They are seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join their expanding development team, supporting residential, mixed-use, and commercial schemes from acquisition through to planning consent. The role involves leading planning applications and appeals, advising internal development and acquisitions teams, assessing planning risks and opportunities, coordinating consultants and technical submissions, and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will also represent projects at planning committees and public consultations while contributing strategic planning insight to support business growth.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of professional planning...