Senior Planner / Planning Manager

Blue Diamond Recruitment is seeking a proven and ambitious Planning professional for a new Senior Planner / Planning Manager opportunity to join an excellent culture and team, supporting major housing led projects across the West Midlands.
This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful delivery of residential planning applications, from initial preparation through to determination.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the preparation and submission of residential planning applications.
• Overseeing the planning application process end-to-end, ensuring timely and compliant delivery.
• Coordinating and reviewing multi discipline reports to ensure cohesion and accuracy.
• Managing external consultants and liaising with local planning authorities to facilitate project progress.
• Delivering efficient planning and delivery packs for the sale of development sites.
• Conducting local plan and planning policy analysis for residential development.
• Supporting and managing planning appeals and committee processes.