Town Planner

Job title: Town Planner

Salary: Competitive

Location: Manchester

We're working with a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy that is looking to appoint a talented Town Planner to join its established planning team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a planner who is looking to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across the UK, within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering planning advice across a broad range of sectors including residential, commercial, infrastructure, regeneration, energy and mixed-use developments. You'll be joining a team known for delivering innovative and sustainable planning solutions on complex and nationally significant projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients and project teams
• Supporting the delivery of major development and infrastructure projects
• Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders and consultants
• Undertaking site appraisals, policy reviews and planning research
• Assisting with business development and client relationship management

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline
• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership
• Previous experience within a consultancy or local authority environment
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial awareness and strong stakeholder management abilities

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to work on nationally significant and high-impact projects
• Clear career progression and professional development support
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Inclusive, collaborative and people-focused culture

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in their career with a market-leading consultancy that places sustainability, innovation and employee development at the heart of its business.