Senior Project Manager

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