Penguin Recruitment Ltd
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.
The 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.
You will:
- 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
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical planning knowledge with a commercial mindset and a passion for placemaking.
You will ideally have:
- 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
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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