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Posted 7 days ago
Head of Development Management
Company: Harrow Council
Salary: £81,375 - £89,547
Location: London, London

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking an accomplished and strategic leader to take on the role of Head of Development Management, a senior position within the Housing and Regeneration Directorate. 

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Company: Tarson Limited
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Location: London, London

A leading planning consultancy in London & the South East is seeking an experienced Associate Director to play a key role in delivering major projects across a diverse range of sectors.



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Salary: £51,356 - £52,413
Location: Workington, Cumbria, North West

Cumberland Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Development Management Team Leader to help deliver a high‑quality planning service that supports regeneration, housing growth, environmental quality, and economic prosperity.

 

Salary: £62,318
Location: Cirencester, South West

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Development Management Team Manager to provide operational and professional leadership within our Planning Service. Reporting to the Head of Planning Services, you will play a pivotal role in driving service performance, ensuring the delivery of high-quality planning decisions, and translating strategic objectives into effective day-to-day service delivery.

Company: Tarson Limited
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Location: London, London

A leading planning consultancy in London & the South East is seeking an experienced Associate Director to play a key role in delivering major projects across a diverse range of sectors.

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Posted 0 days ago
Planning Policy Officer
Salary: £30,463 to £46,952
Location: Bromley, London

We are London’s largest borough, made up of areas with distinct urban and suburban character, and large areas of Green Belt and open countryside. Our historic environment is a key asset, including 47 conservation areas and over 400 listed buildings. Bromley also plays an important role in the regional economy, particularly the Strategic Industrial Land in the Cray Valley; and Bromley Town Centre, the borough’s most significant retail and leisure location.

Posted 0 days ago
Senior Planner
Company: Turley
Salary: Competitive
Location: Cambridge, East Anglia

Join our team as a Senior Planner and work on stretching and prestigious projects. Our presence in the East and South East of England is established and growing.

Posted 0 days ago
Associate Planner
Salary: Competitive
Location: Greater Manchester, North West

Working alongside an established NW team and a highly regarded team of planning professionals, you’ll advise an enviable mix of clients across both the public and private sectors. This role offers genuine variety and the opportunity to influence some of the North West’s most significant regeneration and development projects.

Company: Tarson Limited
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Location: London, London

A leading planning consultancy in London & the South East is seeking an experienced Associate Director to play a key role in delivering major projects across a diverse range of sectors.

Salary: £39,152– £41,771
Location: Accrington, North West

yndburn is an attractive and ambitious borough in the heart of Pennine Lancashire, offering excellent connectivity to Manchester, the Lake District and the coast. As we continue to support growth and investment across the borough, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Planning Officer to join our Development Management team.

Posted 5 days ago
Planner
Company: Sport Scotland
Salary: £47,699- £54,569
Location: Glasgow / Hybrid, Scotland

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Planners to join our Facilities team. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, with a range of partners, to plan and influence the development of places where people can take part at all levels in sport.

Posted 6 days ago
Development Manager
Salary: £54,495- £61,121
Location: Horncastle, North East

The Development Management service at East Lindsey District Council has a positive attitude to growth and is actively helping deliver on place shaping agendas through delivery of much needed homes supported by business and leisure developments

Posted 7 days ago
Planning Enforcement Officer
Salary: £37,280- £39,862
Location: Gloucester, South West

Gloucester is a historic city with a strong heritage and conservation legacy but one that is also delivering significant regeneration ensuring an interesting and varied caseload. You will work closely with our Conservation Officers and colleagues in the enforcement and regulation service. You will also provide advice to the general public, developers, applicants and other council services.

Posted 7 days ago
Head of Development Management
Company: Harrow Council
Salary: £81,375 - £89,547
Location: London, London

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking an accomplished and strategic leader to take on the role of Head of Development Management, a senior position within the Housing and Regeneration Directorate. 

Salary: £34,434 - £46,142
Location: Leamington Spa, Midlands

Here at Warwick District Council, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer you a great place to work.
We achieve our goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered and flexible staff. We are committed to training and development, and we encourage a healthy work-life balance.

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