Location
Manchester
Industry sector
Building, Construction
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
10/05/2026
Closing date
31/05/2026
Associate Planner - Manchester (Hybrid Working)
£Competitive Salary + Benefits | Leading Independent Planning Consultancy
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
* Supporting business growth and taking an active role in the consultancy's continued expansion
About You
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
* A commercial mindset and a proactive, collaborative approach
Why Join?
* 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
* Exposure to a wide range of exciting projects shaping communities across the UK
If you're looking to join a company where your expertise will be recognised and your career can flourish, this is an outstanding opportunity.