Client-Side Planning Job Titles

Client-side planning roles sit within organisations that deliver, manage or invest in development directly—such as housebuilders, housing associations, transport bodies, utilities, airports, universities and NHS estates teams. These roles focus on securing planning permissions, promoting land, managing development pipelines, coordinating consultants and ensuring projects align with strategic growth objectives.

This page provides a complete index of client-side planning job titles, grouped by employer type. Each role links to a dedicated page with responsibilities, salary ranges, typical employers and related job titles.

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Housebuilders / Developers

• Planning Manager
• Senior Planning Manager
• Strategic Land Planner
• Development Planner
• Head of Planning (Client-Side)
• Land & Planning Director

Housing Associations

• Development Officer
• Planning & Development Manager
• Regeneration Manager
• Estate Regeneration Lead

Transport Bodies (TfL, Airports, Rail)

• Transport Development Planner
• Infrastructure Planner
• Airport Planning Manager
• Surface Access Planner

Utilities & Infrastructure

• Planning Advisor
• Consents Manager
• Infrastructure Planning Manager
• Environmental Consents Officer

Universities / NHS / Large Estates

• Estates Planner
• Campus Development Planner
• Strategic Estates Manager
• Capital Projects Planner

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