Planning & Licensing Manager (Real Estate Development)

A leading real estate development company, focused on income-generating assets (offices, commercial and mixed-use projects), is looking for a Planning & Licensing Manager to lead its statutory planning and permitting activities.

This is a highly impactful role with direct influence on project advancement and asset value creation. You will take ownership of end-to-end planning and permitting processes across multiple complex projects, working closely with senior management and key stakeholders.

What will you do?

Lead end-to-end statutory planning processes - from early-stage concept and zoning changes to final approvals

Manage building permits and licensing processes מול local and district authorities and regulatory bodies

Drive planning optimization and maximize development rights across existing and new assets

Build and manage planning timelines, ensuring alignment with project milestones

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary consultants - architects, planners, engineers, appraisers and legal advisors

Work closely with internal teams (development, engineering, legal, asset management) and external stakeholders

Represent the company in planning committees, hearings and professional forums

Support senior leadership in shaping planning strategy and project direction

What are we looking for?

7-10+ years of experience in statutory planning and permitting, including hands-on leadership of processes

Proven experience leading zoning (TABA) and permitting processes for complex projects

Background in a real estate developer / income-generating real estate company or a leading planning/architecture firm - advantage

Strong knowledge of planning and building regulations and statutory procedures

Experience managing multiple consultants and projects simultaneously

Relevant academic background - Architecture / Urban Planning / Civil Engineering or similar

Why this role?

A key position at the heart of major real estate projects

Direct impact on business outcomes and asset value

Exposure to large-scale, complex developments

Close collaboration with senior decision-makers

If you are a strong, hands-on professional who knows how to move complex planning processes forward and wants to play a central role in shaping high-impact real estate projects - we’d love to hear from you.

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