Manchester
Building, Construction
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
25/07/2025
15/08/2025
Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Flexible (UK-based) | Hybrid Working Available
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Benefits
Sector: Planning, Environmental Consultancy, Land Development
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Overview:
A well-established and respected consultancy with over 75 years of experience in the agricultural, environmental, and rural sectors is seeking a skilled Senior Town Planner to join their expanding planning team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that balance development goals with environmental sustainability, within a supportive and collaborative working culture.
With a multidisciplinary team of over 450 scientists, consultants, and specialists, this organisation delivers integrated solutions across planning, ecology, heritage, sustainability, and estate management.
The Opportunity:
As a Senior Town Planner, you will take a lead role in delivering high-quality planning consultancy services to a wide client base, including private developers, public bodies, and third-sector organisations. You'll be involved in a variety of projects, from strategic land promotion to full planning applications, and will be supported by a team of technical specialists across related disciplines.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage a diverse range of planning projects across sectors and regions
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Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation such as Planning Statements
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Provide strategic planning advice to clients on development proposals and policy interpretation
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Engage with planning officers, statutory consultees, technical consultants, and stakeholders
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Represent clients at planning committees and public consultation events
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Oversee financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, invoicing, and reporting
About You:
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Degree qualified in Town and Country Planning (undergraduate or postgraduate)
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Full RTPI membership or eligible for Chartered status
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Solid understanding of UK planning regulations and processes (policy and development management)
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Strong report writing, client liaison, and public presentation skills
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A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as needed
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Experience in a consultancy or client-facing environment preferred
What's on Offer:
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Competitive salary based on experience
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Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options
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Pension scheme and employee benefits package
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Cycle to work scheme and tailored professional development opportunities
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The chance to work on impactful projects that combine environmental, rural, and planning expertise