Associate Planner – Manchester (Hybrid Working) £Competitive Salary + Benefits | Leading Independent
5 days ago
Castleford
Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step into a leadership role? We’re partnering with a respected, design-focused planning consultancy based in Manchester, seeking an ambitious Associate Planner to join their growing team. This is an opportunity to work with a progressive and personable practice that’s making a real mark across the North West and beyond — known for its collaborative culture, creative problem-solving, and high-quality planning advice across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The Role You’ll play a key part in leading projects and mentoring junior colleagues, while continuing to deliver hands-on planning expertise. Your day-to-day will include: • Managing a diverse portfolio of planning applications and appeals, • Providing strategic planning advice to clients and project teams, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, • Overseeing the work of junior planners and contributing to their development You’ll bring: • Chartered MRTPI status, • Significant experience in a planning consultancy environment, • A strong track record of managing complex planning projects, • Excellent report-writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, • Work for a well-established, independent consultancy with a strong reputation for quality and integrity, • Flexible hybrid working and a supportive, down-to-earth team culture, • Genuine opportunities to progress to Director level as the business grows