Senior Town Planner in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Senior Town Planner

Location: Manchester
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000

Are you an ambitious Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a well-established, multi-disciplinary property consultancy? Perhaps you're ready for more responsibility, greater exposure to exciting development projects and the chance to work alongside some fantastic industry professionals.

I'm working with a highly regarded property and planning consultancy who are looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join their growing Manchester team.

Benefits for the role of Senior Town Planner:

• Competitive salary of £38,000 - £45,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of high-quality projects.
• Supportive team environment with experienced planning professionals.

Duties for the role of Senior Town Planner:

• Managing a varied caseload of planning applications and development projects.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals and supporting documentation.
• Providing strategic planning advice to developers, landowners and other clients.
• Undertaking planning appraisals and assessing development potential.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and other key stakeholders.
• Preparing planning statements, reports and representations.
• Managing client relationships and ensuring projects are delivered effectively.
• Supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the wider success of the planning team.

Requirements for the role of Senior Town Planner:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy or local authority.
• A strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and development management.
• Experience managing planning applications and delivering projects independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A confident, proactive approach with the ability to build lasting client relationships.

Interested?

If you're a Town Planner looking for a fresh challenge in Manchester, this could be just the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Whether you're actively considering a move or simply curious about what's out there, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation and tell you more.

Efan Thomas
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