Role & responsibilities

- Leading the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documentation
- Reviewing and overseeing technical and architectural drawings for planning and construction stages
- Managing and mentoring junior planning architects and technologists, reviewing their output for quality and compliance
- Overseeing the development of presentation packages for client proposals, planning submissions, and internal reviews
- Acting as the primary liaison with clients, local authorities, and external stakeholders on planning matters
- Collaborating with architects, designers, and consultants across time zones, coordinating workload across the Planning team
- Supporting project delivery through Revit-based workflows and ensuring adherence to best practice
- Driving creative and strategic input on projects while maintaining quality, compliance, and delivery standards
- Monitoring project timelines, budgets, and resourcing within the Planning team

Preferred candidate profile





- 5+ years of experience in an architectural/planning role, including experience managing or mentoring a team
- Strong command of Revit (4+ years' experience essential)
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp
- Strong working knowledge of UK planning policy and processes essential
- Proven ability to lead planning applications end-to-end, from feasibility through to submission and decision
- Solid design sensibility, strategic thinking, and explicit communication skills
- Confidence presenting ideas and leading creative and client-facing discussions
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team management skills
- A degree in Architecture, Planning, or a related field
- Mandatory: Must have prior UK work experience in a planning practice
- Location: Candidates residing in India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh are welcome to apply

📌 Planning Manager (India)
🏢 Extension Architecture & Interiors
📍 India