Assistant Planning and Development Manager

Posted 5 hours 13 minutes ago by Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Berkshire, Reading, United Kingdom, RG317
Job Description

Assistant Planning and Development Manager

Location: Berkshire, Beenham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading company in their search for a Assistant Planning and Development Manager to join their dynamic Estates team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver a diverse range of projects across the waste, minerals, renewable energy, and sustainability sectors, helping to shape the future of the estate while driving long-term commercial success.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Estates, the Assistant Planning and Development Manager will:

  • Identify development opportunities and manage early-stage projects.
  • Secure planning consents and statutory approvals.
  • Lead planning and regulatory submissions, including planning applications and EIAs.
  • Manage external consultants and collaborate with internal teams.
  • Provide expert planning advice to support informed decision-making.
  • Negotiate and oversee legal agreements (e.g. S106, S278, S38).
  • Monitor and engage with local development plans to protect and promote company interests.
  • Support operational divisions through the discharge of planning conditions.
  • Represent the business at liaison groups and contribute to Public Affairs activities.
What We're Looking For
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in a planning or development role.
  • Degree accredited by the RTPI and/or RICS, with membership or working towards chartership.
  • Strong knowledge of planning processes, including EIAs and appeals.
  • A genuine interest in waste, recycling, minerals, or sustainability sectors.
  • Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and presentation.
  • Commercial awareness and ability to interpret financial models.
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Proficiency with MS Office, with knowledge of AutoCAD or other planning tools an advantage.
  • Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary.
  • Discretionary annual bonus.
  • Company car.
  • Pension scheme with matched contributions.
  • Life insurance cover.
  • 30 days' annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service, plus the option to purchase additional days.
  • Professional growth and support towards RTPI and/or RICS accreditation.
  • A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
Interested?

To discuss this role in confidence, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on or email . Alternatively, send your CV through to arrange a confidential call.