Associate Planner | Greater Manchester

Competitive Salary Plus Benefits | Permanent

Ref: DB092

An established, independent planning consultancy with a strong UK presence is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Planner to join its growing Manchester team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planner to take a lead role on high-profile projects, provide trusted advice to clients, and contribute to the ongoing growth of a well-respected planning practice.

Associate Planner Responsibilities:

* Supporting Directors in the delivery of major and complex projects

* Leading and managing medium to large-scale planning applications

* Preparing planning appraisals for land, buildings and development concepts

* Drafting planning reports, applications, policy notes and representations

* Undertaking detailed research and planning policy analysis

* Liaising with local planning authorities, statutory consultees and third parties

* Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional teams

* Developing creative and pragmatic planning solutions

* Taking financial responsibility for medium-sized projects from inception to completion

* Keeping up to date with changes in planning policy and practice

* Attending industry events and delivering presentations where required

Associate Planner Requirements:

This role will suit an experienced planner who enjoys client-facing work, thrives on responsibility, and is confident managing projects and stakeholders.

* A strong track record supporting or leading successful development consent applications under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and/or Planning Act 2008

* A relevant degree and Chartered Membership of the RTPI

* A solid understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and its role within the planning process

* Significant experience within consultancy, local authority or a similar environment

* A strong grasp of planning principles and development management

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Confidence presenting to clients, officers and stakeholders

* A proactive, problem-solving mindset with creative thinking ability

Why apply?

This is a genuine career progression opportunity offering exposure to a diverse and high-quality project portfolio, working alongside highly regarded planning professionals and prestigious clients.

* 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)