{"id":891,"date":"2026-07-13T08:19:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T08:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planningjobs.com\/blog\/?p=891"},"modified":"2026-07-13T08:19:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T08:19:50","slug":"why-client%e2%80%91side-planning-manager-roles-are-surging-across-uk-developers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planningjobs.com\/blog\/why-client%e2%80%91side-planning-manager-roles-are-surging-across-uk-developers\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Client\u2011Side Planning Manager Roles Are Surging Across UK Developers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Client\u2011side Planning Manager roles are increasing across major developers, housebuilders and strategic land promoters. Organisations in London, the Midlands, the South East and the North West are recruiting Planning Managers, Senior Planning Managers and Land &amp; Planning Managers to support housing delivery, land promotion and development strategy. Browse all current vacancies at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planningjobs.com\/?utm_source=copilot.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.planningjobs.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning Managers play a crucial role in coordinating planning applications, managing consultants, supporting land promotion and ensuring development aligns with local policy. 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