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 advisoryKnown 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

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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