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