Planning & Development Manager

Salary/Rate:£75000.00 - £85000.00 per annum + bonus
Job Type:Office Based
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:South West London
County:London
Sector:Development
Job ref:JN -062026-85393_1781616355
Post Date:16. 06. 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planning & Development professional to join a major London-based developer delivering a large-scale mixed-use regeneration programme in Central London.

Working within an established Planning & Development team, this role will support the ongoing planning, development and delivery of a significant multi-phase urban regeneration project comprising residential, commercial, hospitality and public realm elements.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, consultants, local authorities and wider project stakeholders to help drive planning and development objectives through delivery. This position would suit someone with a combination of both planning and development management experience gained on complex, high-profile schemes in London.

Key Responsibilities

· Supporting the development and implementation of planning and development strategies across a major mixed-use portfolio.

· Managing planning and development workstreams through delivery and construction phases.

· Coordinating and managing external consultant teams, reviewing outputs and monitoring progress against programme requirements.

· Building and maintaining relationships with local authorities, statutory consultees and wider stakeholders.

· Monitoring planning obligations, approvals and associated compliance requirements.

· Managing project information, reporting and internal governance processes.

· Assisting with budget management, consultant appointments and procurement activities.

· Preparing reports and recommendations for senior management and project boards.

About You

· MRTPI and/or MRICS qualified.

· Experience within either a developer, consultancy or client-side environment.

· Strong planning and development management experience on major residential-led or mixed-use schemes.

· Exposure to high-density urban regeneration projects and complex stakeholder environments.

· Experience working with London Borough planning authorities, particularly within Inner London.

· Commercially aware with strong project management and organisational skills.

· Comfortable managing multiple workstreams and consultant teams simultaneously.

· Strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced development environment.

The Team

The successful candidate will join a growing Planning & Development function and work alongside senior development professionals responsible for the delivery of one of London's most significant regeneration locations. The role offers exposure to complex planning, development and delivery challenges, with the opportunity to take ownership of key workstreams and contribute to the successful execution of a long-term development programme.

The role is office-based five days per week from the company's London headquarters.

Please get in touch with me (Cynthia) on 07741 345289 to discuss and understand more about the role. If you do not hear back within two weeks, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful, but we will retain your details on file for future roles.

When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via ckung@cobaltrecruitment.com.

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