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/[email protected] for a confidential chat about the opportunity.