Planning Manager - Housebuild
Chorley
Sector:
Land
Location:
Lancashire
Sector Type:
Open Market / Private Sale
Salary Range:
Updated:
Job Reference:
£41k - £60k
27 July 2026
154
Positions:
1
Status:
Vacancy Live
An independent housebuilder in the Chorley area are bucking the regional trend for growth. Instead of sitting on land, they’re moving ahead with applications. Instead of making redundancies, their Land and Planning team is growing. And instead of stalling on sites, they’re looking to grow by 25% in the next 12 months spurred on by a young and ambitious Managing Director.
It’s why they’re looking to bring in a Planning Manager with immediate effect, you’d join at a pivotal time where your work will see quick results. They need you to come in and handle the extra workload their team has brought on – especially when it comes to planning applications. They reckon their units per year are going to increase in the next 12 months from 400 to 500 which will be supported by up to TWELVE applications in the next year or so. A lot of work but very positive, especially for the long-term, and no waiting for years for things to happen.
There’s no perfect candidate on paper although ideally I’d say they’re looking for someone with some experience that they can bring through. In the last 12 months they’ve done exactly that for their Strategic Land and Planning Manager who joined them as an Assistant – so their thinking is, if that’s worked once, it can work again – if you’re up for moving through the ranks, this sounds like the best place.
If you’ve experience of planning applications for mid-size to large housing estates (let’s say at least 3 to 4 previously) then they’re happy to speak to you. They’ve a strong team there, a Land Director, a Senior Land Manager and Planning Manager, a Senior Land Manager with these guys all chartered so you’d have a great support team – as I’ve said, they’re a track record of bringing through young, ambitious Land and Planning individuals already.
They’re an independent housebuilder and the Director has told me that means you get more of a say in how things are done, you become more rounded as a Land professional and there’s longevity in the business – the company is growing and appointment new staff unlike others in the Northwest.
On top of this is a very competitive salary, a bonus, a car allowance and loads of little extras.
That all sounds good so far, right? Give me a shout on 07766 557554 and we can discuss in more detail.
Summary:
Planning/Land Manager wanted for Lancashire housebuilder with an ASAP start – Chorley/Preston area 30 minutes’ drive from North Manchester (Worsley)
Happy to speak to Assistants stepping up, junior Land Managers or candidates with more experience wanting a change – they’re looking for the right fit for the team.
With the business growing 25% in the next twelve months, you’d join at a pivotal time to make an immediate impact.
Salary we’re looking around £45,000 to £50,000 plus benefits including car allowance, 10% and a good pension scheme – happy to negotiate on salary if need be.
If you want to apply to this job, click the apply button or get in touch. I am the Director of Herrera Homes, my name is John Kirkham, and I am acting on behalf of the client so if you want to contact me directly please do so via the usual channels, my direct dial, mobile number 07766 557554 or emailing me at work on john.kirkham@herrerahomes.co.uk.
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Planning Manager - Housebuild
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