Planning Manager.

Harworth owns and manages over 15,000 acres of strategic land across 100+ sites in the North of England and Midlands. They specialise in transforming former industrial and brownfield land into sustainable places for people to live and work — delivering both residential and industrial/logistics-led developments at scale.

With a substantial portfolio and a long-term vision, this is a rare opportunity to join a business where you will directly shape outcomes for some of the most important regeneration projects in the region.

The Role

• As Planning Manager you will assist the Regional Head of Planning to promote and manage sites through the planning lifecycle process. Leading on negotiations such as viability, s106 agreements and planning conditions. The role will also contribute to identifying new site opportunities for acquisition/promotion in line with the company strategy in expanding its portfolio / land bank.

Key responsibilities include:

• Project managing new and existing development schemes from site allocation through to satisfactory planning consent.

• Working with Development Managers to coordinate delivery of sites, advising on strategy for Reserved Matters, discharge of conditions and legal agreements.

• Providing detailed responses to local plan policy changes, communicating key changes with the team and advise on appropriate resolutions.

• Working with the Acquisitions team to review new development opportunities across the region.

• Maintain relationships with landowners as sites progress through the planning system.

• Providing planning advice to relevant stakeholders within the business.

• Preparing and presenting Planning Strategy Reports for consideration by Investment Committee and the Board

What They’re Looking For

• Planning degree or equivalent qualification in a relative Planning field.

• Minimum 7+ years' experience in planning.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites.

Why Harworth?

Harworth is not your typical developer. They take on complex, long-term regeneration projects that deliver meaningful economic, social, and environmental impact. Their current pipeline has potential to deliver:

• 31,000+ new homes

• 33.6 million sq ft of industrial & logistics space

• A £4.3bn potential GVA uplift to local economies

Harworth has recently been recognised with multiple awards, including Developer of the Year and Property Business of the Year. As a people-first business, their collaborative culture, long-term vision, and values-led approach create an ideal environment for professional growth. If you're a planning professional eager to advance your career and make a meaningful impact on some of the UK’s most transformative regeneration projects, I’d welcome a confidential conversation.