Assistant Town Planner – Manchester
Location: Manchester
Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 (DOE)
Sector: Town Planning / Development Consultancy
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Are you a driven and ambitious graduate or early-career planner ready to take the next step in your planning career?
Our client – a highly respected planning and development consultancy based in Manchester – is looking to add an enthusiastic Assistant Town Planner to their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals on a diverse range of projects across the North West, from major mixed-use and residential schemes to innovative regeneration and sustainability-led developments.
The Role
As an Assistant Town Planner, you’ll support the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications, appeals, and development plan representations. You’ll gain hands-on experience working on complex projects while developing your technical skills and professional judgement in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation and coordination of planning applications and supporting documents.
- Conduct site appraisals, research, and policy analysis.
- Draft planning statements and contribute to development proposals.
- Liaise with clients, local authorities, and other consultants.
- Support senior planners with stakeholder engagement and public consultation.
- Stay up to date with local and national planning policy developments.
About You
You’ll be an enthusiastic team player with a genuine passion for planning and placemaking. This role suits someone looking to progress toward RTPI chartership while gaining exposure to a wide range of projects and clients.
Essential:
- Degree (and ideally Master’s) in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and organisational abilities.
- A good understanding of the UK planning system.
- Ambition to work toward MRTPI accreditation.
Desirable:
- 6–18 months’ experience within a planning consultancy or local authority.
- Working knowledge of planning software and development management processes.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Full support toward RTPI accreditation.
- Exposure to high-profile regional and national projects.
- Clear progression pathway within a supportive and collaborative team.
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
🌆 Ready to take your next step in planning?
If you’re looking for a role that will challenge and develop your skills within a progressive consultancy environment, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Apply now or contact Kirsty Tanner on 01792 940004/kirsty@zodiacrecrutiment.co.uk for a confidential chat about the opportunity.
