Muller Property Group

Planning Delivery Manager Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire Salary: £65,000 basic (OTE - £75k) Vacancy Type: Permanent 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. 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 To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Muller Property Group, please do not hesitate to apply.

Senior Project Manager Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire Salary : £65,000 basic (OTE - £75k) Vacancy Type: Permanent As a key member of Muller s Planning and Technical team, the Senior Project Manager will lead the coordination of planning applications across residential and strategic land sites. Reporting directly to the Technical Director, the role will provide clear leadership across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring planning strategies are delivered effectively and in line with Mullers business objectives. What you ll be doing: The role suits an experienced Technical/Project manager who understands how to drive complex residential development planning strategies forward, manage consultants effectively, and maintain momentum across multiple sites at varying stages of the planning process. Key responsibilities include: Planning & Project Coordination: You will act as the central point of control for planning applications, ensuring programmes, deliverables and risks are actively managed. Responsibilities include: Managing the appointment, instruction and performance of external consultants, including fee analysis, scope definition and output coordination Programming and coordinating site surveys, consultant site visits and project meetings Reviewing consultant planning reports, including: Planning Statements Design & Access Statements Architectural drawings Highways and access reports Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies Ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Landscape and arboricultural reports Heritage, noise and air quality assessments Environmental assessments Coordinating responses to statutory consultee feedback through the planning process Managing Section 106 negotiations and affordable housing responses in collaboration with internal and external advisors Attending planning committee meetings and stakeholder presentations as required Coordinating planning appeals, including managing consultant inputs and attending hearings or inquiries where necessary Undertaking site visits, sustainability assessments and site photography Technical Coordination: Alongside planning, you will assist the Technical Director by overseeing key technical workstreams including: Sourcing utilities information and managing capacity checks and diversion requirements Procuring and coordinating site investigation works Preparing technical packs and analysing land value/abnormal costs Coordinating and analysing cost information to inform development feasibility Managing technical approvals and agreements, including S38, S104, S278 etc. Maintaining and reviewing the approved consultant framework Programme, Cost & Document Control: Maintaining project programmes, consultant trackers and key milestone schedules Manage budgets and cashflows Ensuring accurate document control across electronic and manual filing systems What are we looking for? We are seeking someone who is commercially aware with a strong planning and technical background with a solid understanding of the residential planning and technical landscape. You will demonstrate: Proven experience in planning and/or technical roles within land promotion, development or construction A strong grasp of the UK planning system and the ability to navigate through policy context and development process Excellent project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple consultants and competing priorities Confidence in reviewing and interrogating consultant reports and technical data Clear and professional communication skills, particularly when liaising with local authorities, consultants and stakeholders A proactive, organised and detail-driven approach Strong digital capability, including MS Office, planning portals and project tracking tools Why Join Us? This role offers the opportunity to take real ownership of planning projects, influence development outcomes, and work closely with senior decision-makers in a growing, commercially focused land business. At Muller Property Group, you ll be part of an ambitious and growing company with a clear strategy for expansion. You ll have the autonomy to lead this key area of the business and make a direct impact on its success, supported by a dynamic and experienced team. Join a profitable, privately owned business with significant financial resources and a proven track record. Opportunity for progression based on performance and delivery. Enjoy a high level of autonomy in a streamlined decision-making environment. What We Offer: Competitive salary based on experience 38.5-hour week Full-time permanent role Early finish on Fridays 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension contributions and incentive package Free on-site parking at our office Long service awards including additional holidays To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Muller Property Group, please do not hesitate to apply.