Associate Town Planner
Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)
Leading UK Property & Planning Consultancy
Are you an ambitious Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career?
We’re working in partnership with a top 10 UK property consultancy to appoint an Associate Town Planner into their growing Manchester team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected, multidisciplinary business with a strong national presence and an excellent reputation across planning, development, infrastructure and rural sectors.
The Opportunity
You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice across a diverse portfolio of projects, working with a broad client base including developers, landowners, institutional investors and public sector organisations.
This is a career-defining role offering:
- Exposure to major and complex planning projects
- The chance to lead client relationships and project teams
- A clear pathway to senior leadership
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage planning projects from inception through to delivery
- Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals
- Provide strategic planning advice to clients
- Manage client relationships and support business development
- Mentor and support junior team members
- Represent clients at hearings, inquiries and consultations
About You
- MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership)
- Strong experience within a consultancy or local authority environment
- Proven ability to manage projects and client relationships
- Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development
- Excellent communication and report writing skills
The Company
Our client is a national firm of chartered surveyors and property consultants, with 800+ professionals across a network of UK offices.
They offer expertise across:
- Planning & development
- Infrastructure and utilities
- Rural and residential sectors
- Sustainability and ESG advisory
Known for their collaborative culture and long-standing client relationships, they combine national scale with a strong regional presence.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and bonus
- Clear progression pathway to Director level
- Flexible / hybrid working
- Strong pipeline of high-quality work
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
Apply
If you’re an experienced Town Planner looking to step into an Associate-level role with real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion
