Senior Town Planner | Greater Manchester

Competitive Salary Plus Benefits | Permanent

Ref: DB090

A leading planning and environmental consultancy are looking for a Senior Town Planner. The successful candidate will work across a diverse range of projects such as energy, nuclear, regeneration & placemaking, infrastructure, residential, commercial, waste, and minerals.

Senior Town Planner Responsibilities

* Support colleagues in progressing major planning and development projects

* Manage small to medium-sized planning applications independently

* Undertake research, site assessments, and policy analysis

* Prepare planning appraisals for land, buildings, and development concepts

* Draft planning reports, statements, and application documents

* Engage with planning officers, consultees, and other third-party stakeholders

* Build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and professional partners

* Develop innovative and practical planning solutions

* Take financial responsibility for small and medium-scale projects from inception to completion

* Stay up to date on planning policy, regulations, and best practice

* Attend external meetings and events, including delivering presentations when required

Senior Town Planner Requirements

* Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline, with a strong interest in planning

* Experience within either the public or private sector

* Chartered or working towards MRTPI

* Understanding of planning principles and UK planning processes

* Strong presentation, communication, and technical writing skills

* A proactive problem-solver with a creative and analytical mindset

Why This Role?

* Competitive salary

* Annual performance-based bonus

* Pension contributions

* Private healthcare

* Professional membership fees

* Opportunities for career development and progression

* Flexible working options, including a blend of home and office-based work

* A supportive, employee-focused ownership structure with additional associated benefits

Interested? Please email your CV to Dina Bunkheila or contact (phone number removed) | (phone number removed)