Assistant Land and Planning Manager

Birmingham
3 weeks ago
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Assistant Land & Planning Manager
Full Time / Hybrid working (2-3 days per week in Birmingham office)

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading commercial development business, specialising in the promotion of strategic land across the UK. With over two decades of experience, they are currently promoting over 15 million sqft of floorspace for a range of employment-generating uses including industrial and logistics, roadside schemes, data centres, and mixed-use developments. As founding members of the LPDF and proud members of the BPF, they are widely respected within the industry.

The business offers a fun and engaging culture where every individual plays an instrumental role. Their core values are Teamwork, Professionalism, Responsibility, and Transparency, and they take pride in supporting employees to achieve their career ambitions.

About the Role
We are seeking a self-motivated and detail-driven Assistant Land & Planning Manager to join the expanding Commercial Division. You will assist in securing new sites and managing the strategic land portfolio, working closely with the Commercial Group Director, Planning Director, Land Manager, and wider team.

Key Responsibilities

Support the full lifecycle of commercial land promotion, from site acquisition to disposal.
Recommend and conduct targeted land studies, using GIS and other digital tools.
Proactively identify and assess new site opportunities, considering planning policy, market insight, and technical constraints.
Maintain and update a database of site opportunities, land studies, ownership details, and key contractual and financial information.
Monitor and disseminate intelligence on local plans, evidence bases, applications, and appeals.
Assist with Call for Sites submissions, local plan representations, applications, and appeals.
Liaise with agents, landowners, and external consultants.
Contribute to bids and attend landowner meetings, consultations, public sector engagement, and industry events.Key Requirements

Degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Geography, Planning, Real Estate, or similar).
Experience in land, planning, development, or a related sector.
Ambition to achieve MRICS and/or MRTPI chartered status.
Strong commercial awareness and critical thinking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proactive, with strong project management and organisational abilities.
High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and documentation.
Confident working with numbers, data, and financial information.
Proficient in IT, particularly Microsoft Excel and planning research tools.
Motivated to build a network of professional contacts.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.What We Offer

Competitive salary and package
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Ongoing support and training, including APC guidance if applicableInterested?

If you are a Town Planner looking for a new opportunity, please contact me on email or call (phone number removed)

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