Planning Delivery Manager

Job Title: Planning Delivery Manager

Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: £65k basic (OTE – £75k)

Shape Places.
Deliver Planning Success.
Make a Real Impact.

At Muller Property Group, we don’t simply submit planning applications — we unlock opportunities that help deliver new homes, care facilities, employment space, and thriving communities across England and Wales.

As our portfolio continues to grow, we are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Planning Delivery Manager to take ownership of planning applications from inception through to determination, working alongside some of the industry’s leading consultants and stakeholders.

This is a rare opportunity for a planner or development professional who enjoys being at the heart of the action — coordinating multidisciplinary teams, driving projects forward, solving challenges, and ultimately securing planning permissions that create real value. Our business is actively involved in strategic land promotion, residential-led developments, and care-led schemes nationwide.

The Role:

Reporting into the Planning & Technical leadership team, you will be responsible for managing the preparation, submission, and progression of planning applications across a diverse development portfolio.

You will act as the central point of coordination between internal teams, planning consultants, local authorities, landowners, technical specialists, and external stakeholders to ensure applications are submitted to the highest standard and progress efficiently through the planning system.

This is a delivery-focused role where your ability to influence, organise, and proactively manage projects will directly contribute to securing planning permissions and creating development value.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning Application Delivery

Lead the preparation and submission of planning applications from concept through to determination.
Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams including planning, highways, ecology, landscape, drainage, archaeology, heritage, and technical specialists.
Manage project programmes, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are achieved.
Review consultant reports and planning documentation to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with project objectives.
Prepare and maintain project action plans, risk registers, and delivery programmes.
Liaise with local planning authorities throughout the application process.
Coordinate responses to planning officer queries and requests for additional information.
Support stakeholder engagement and public consultation activities where required.

Project Management

Take ownership of multiple live applications simultaneously across different regions.
Monitor project budgets and consultant appointments.
Identify risks early and implement strategies to mitigate delays.
Drive applications through the planning process with a strong focus on achieving successful outcomes.
Ensure all project information is accurately recorded and reported internally.

Appeals & Planning Strategy

Support the preparation of planning appeals and appeal evidence.
Assist in developing planning strategies for new sites entering the portfolio.
Contribute to project reviews and lessons learned to improve future delivery.

What We're Looking For:

You may currently be working as a:

Planning Manager
Senior Planner
Planning Consultant
Development Manager
Project Manager (Planning & Development)
Planning Delivery Manager
Associate Planner

You’ll ideally bring:

Experience managing planning applications within residential, strategic land, mixed-use, or care development sectors.
Strong understanding of the UK planning system.
Proven experience coordinating external consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent organisational and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Commercial awareness and a solutions-focused mindset.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Confidence engaging with planning officers, consultants, landowners, and senior stakeholders.
MRTPI qualification desirable but not essential.

Why Join Muller Property Group?

We’re not looking for someone to simply administer planning applications. We’re looking for someone who wants to play a pivotal role in delivering major development projects and influencing planning outcomes.

What makes this opportunity different:

Meaningful Responsibility

You’ll have genuine ownership of projects and direct influence over planning outcomes rather than operating as one small part of a large corporate structure.

Diverse and High-Profile Projects

Work across strategic land, residential-led developments, care home schemes, and mixed-use opportunities throughout the UK.

Career Progression

As a growing business with a strong track record of internal development, there is a clear pathway to senior leadership roles for high performers.

Collaborative Culture

Join a highly experienced team of land, planning, technical, and development professionals who work together to achieve exceptional results.

Excellent Benefits:

Competitive salary
38.5-hour week – Full-time permanent role
Performance-related bonus
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Early finish on Fridays
Company pension
Additional long-service holiday entitlement
Ongoing professional development
Free on-site parking at our office
Modern Cheshire headquarters

The Person Who Will Thrive Here:

You’ll be proactive rather than reactive.

You’ll enjoy taking ownership, solving problems, and keeping momentum on complex projects.

You’ll be motivated by seeing applications progress from an idea on a plan through to a successful planning permission that delivers lasting value for communities, landowners, and stakeholders.

If you enjoy managing projects, influencing outcomes, and making things happen, we’d love to hear from you.

About Muller Property Group

Muller is a privately-owned, family run company, and has a diverse portfolio covering residential, healthcare, office, leisure, employment, and retail property schemes.

With 25 years of expertise in land promotion, planning, and development, we work collaboratively with local authorities, landowners, and end users to bring forward high-quality schemes that meet the evolving needs of local communities.