Senior Planning Manager

Job Description

The MF Freeman Group is a dynamic, family-owned organisation with a proud heritage spanning over 50 years. Our diverse portfolio encompasses residential and commercial property development, contracting and civil engineering, plant hire, and strategic land promotion. Guided by our mission, ‘Building for a Better Future’, we are committed to delivering exceptional quality through a focus on high performance, continuous learning, and innovation.

As we continue to grow, the MF Freeman Group is seeking a Senior Planning Manager for our Homes division.

As a Senior Planning Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our residential development projects, helping to fulfil our purpose of creating exceptional places to live. Reporting directly to the Head of Land and Planning, you will lead and manage the planning process from initial site identification through to securing planning consent and delivering high-quality, liveable communities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Planning Strategy and Leadership
2. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
3. Project Coordination
4. Site Promotion and Pipeline Development
5. Compliance and Reporting
6. Sustainability and Quality

Qualifications and Skills

• MRTPI membership
• Commercial planning knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders and Planning Authorities
• Detail oriented and highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team-oriented environment
• A passion for sustainable development and creating vibrant communities
• Full valid Driving Licence

And in return

• Salary: £Competitive
• Holiday: 25 days plus 8 days bank / public holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• NEST Workplace Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (Death in Service 3 x Annual Salary to beneficiary)
• Bonus