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Senior Planner Associate Director - Town Planning

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A well-established planning consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior to Director Level Town Planner.
  • The position requires significant town planning experience, preferably from a private consultancy or local authority.
  • Candidates should have strong knowledge of the UK planning system, experience in managing planning applications, and excellent communication skills.
  • The role offers a competitive salary along with a bonus scheme and benefits package, as well as flexible working options.
  • This is an excellent opportunity to work on diverse projects and advance your career in a respected consultancy.

Senior to Director Level Town Planner

Manchester City Centre

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? A well-established planning consultancy in Manchester is looking for a talented individual to join their growing team at Senior Planner, Associate, or Director level.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic chance to work on a diverse range of projects across the UK, covering sectors such as residential, commercial, regeneration, and mixed-use. You will be joining a team that prides itself on providing expert planning advice, shaping places, and delivering successful outcomes for clients.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Leading and managing planning projects from inception to completion
  • Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, and representations
  • Providing expert planning advice to clients across a range of sectors
  • Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and communities
  • Supporting business development and contributing to the consultancy's growth

About You

  • Significant town planning experience (private consultancy or local authority)
  • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and current legislation
  • Experience in managing planning applications, appeals, and stakeholder engagement
  • Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness
  • Ability to build and maintain client relationships

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus scheme and benefits package
  • Flexible working options
  • Clear progression opportunities within a respected and growing consultancy

If you are looking to develop your career in a forward-thinking planning consultancy with a strong reputation in the industry, we would love to hear from you!

Interested?The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.