Average Planning Manager salary in the UK

Senior Planning ManagerCheshire | Leading Land Promotion & Investment Business Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly successful and forward-thinking land promotion and investment company in their search for a Senior Planning Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially astute and technically skilled planning professional to play a pivotal role in delivering large-scale, high-profile developments across the UK. The Role As a Senior Planning Manager, you'll take ownership of projects from early-stage feasibility through to planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), appeals, and Local Plan promotions. You'll work closely with developers, landowners, investors, and a range of internal and external consultants to achieve positive, commercially driven planning outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation of planning strategies, appraisals, and associated documentationAssess site histories and interpret relevant planning policies at both local and national levelsPrepare robust and persuasive planning statements and supporting documentsManage project programmes, budgets, and deliverablesCollaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholdersOversee and monitor the progress of planning applications About You Degree in Town Planning or a related disciplineChartered Member of the RTPIMinimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience within a planning consultancy, housebuilder, or land promotion businessStrong technical understanding of the planning systemExcellent report writing, analytical, and communication skillsCommercially minded with the ability to balance planning and business priorities What's on Offer Opportunity to work with industry-leading professionals on complex, high-value projectsCompetitive salary and benefits packageA supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team cultureGenuine scope for professional growth and progression This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner looking to take the next step in their career with a company that combines technical excellence, commercial focus, and a supportive working environment. To apply, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on or email your CV to for a confidential discussion.

Job Title: Planning Consultant Location:Birmingham (Agile Working)Employment Type:Full-time The Role An award-winning, market-leading specialist consultancy is seeking a Planning Consultant to join its expanding Professional Services Team during a period of sustained growth across its products and services. Based in central Birmingham, the role operates under an Agile Working Policy, offering flexibility while requiring attendance at a state-of-the-art Birmingham office as business needs dictate. You will be responsible for providing expert planning advice, guidance, and informed recommendations to a wide range of customers, including planning professionals, developers, local planning authorities, applicants, and members of the public, often via a national online planning platform. Key Responsibilities Providing online and remote planning advice on general and scheme-specific planning mattersPreparing for customer meetings through research of local planning policy and planning historyProducing concise written summaries following customer meetings, subject to quality assurancePreparing detailed Planning Consultancy reports following pre-application consultations, including: Planning policy analysisPlanning history and constraintsAdvice and recommendations Completing delegated and committee planning application reports in line with agreed KPIs, including: Household residential extensionsLawful Development CertificatesPrior NotificationsAdvertisement ConsentsChanges of Use Communicating and negotiating effectively with applicants and agents on applications, queries, and post-refusal adviceUpdating back-office systems with application progress, site visits, and evaluationsMaintaining customer enquiry databases in line with performance targetsAttending monthly team meetings and weekly one-to-one case conferencesMeeting daily, weekly, and monthly KPI and production targetsEnsuring a "right first time" approach through high-quality, efficient outputUpdating project documentation, including daily production and quality logsUndertaking additional duties appropriate to the scope and grade of the role What We're Looking ForEssential A relevant BA degree or equivalent RTPI-accredited planning qualificationExcellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise planning reportsStrong organisational skills and a focus on productivity, efficiency, and quality Desirable At least 6 months' experience working with planning applicationsExperience within a Local Planning Authority or private sector consultancy Why Apply? Competitive salary25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leavePension scheme, life assurance, and employee assistance programmeEnhanced family-friendly policiesFlexible Agile Working approachStrong training, development, and progression opportunitiesSupportive and inclusive working culture Interested?The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or

My client is currently looking for Regional Financial Planning Manager to join their team in the Lake District.The overall purpose of this role is to provide financial planning advice and solutions to clients, delivering high quality advice and service, whilst leading a team of Financial Planners.The Role Provide independent financial planning advice to new and existing clientsLeading and supervising/managing a team of Financial Planners in terms of both performance management and training & competenceEnsuring high quality advice is given by all team members and ensuring support is provided where requiredIdentifying training/coaching needs of team members and providing coaching and support where appropriateLeading the recruitment process when required for new team membersActively contributing to the strategy and day to day running of the financial planning teamEnsuring high quality ongoing advice is provided to all review clientsIdentifying opportunities to refer clients to the wide businessMaintaining and developing technical knowledge relevant to roleBuilding and maintaining business relationships with key potential introducers The Candidate Level 4 qualifiedExperience of giving advice and managing of a team of Advisors in an IFA environment Why you should apply: This is an opportunity to join a well-established wealth management practice with a supportive professional services practice that has significant lead opportunityGrowth focused brand with masses of internal and external client opportunities, through brand promotion, marketing and decades of presence across the regionCompetitive starting salary, bonus structure and packageFlexible working, with structured career and professional development initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, advice-led and fully independent practice, with true prestige in the market.For more information please contact Graeme Hyland on or email Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.