Planner/Senior Planner - Manchester

Manchester

£30k-£45k

Full Time

Community Development, Planning, Town Planning

18 April 2026

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Planner / Senior Planner – Manchester
Leading Planning & Development Consultancy

Are you a talented Planner or Senior Planner ready to take the next step in your career? We’re working with a highly respected, award-winning consultancy in Manchester that is continuing to grow its successful planning team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, collaborative business with an excellent reputation across the UK for delivering high-quality work on complex and high-profile projects.

The Role
You’ll be working on a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors including residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic land. The role offers real responsibility, client exposure, and the chance to play a key part in shaping developments from early strategy through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing planning applications and appeals from inception to decision
  • Providing strategic planning advice to a broad client base
  • Preparing high-quality reports, statements, and submissions
  • Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants
  • Supporting junior team members (Senior Planner level)

About You

  • MRTPI qualified (or working towards)
  • Experience in a consultancy or local authority environment
  • Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and process
  • Excellent communication and report-writing skills
  • Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and bonus structure
  • Clear progression pathway within a growing team
  • Flexible/hybrid working
  • Supportive and inclusive culture
  • Exposure to high-profile and challenging projects

Whether you're looking to step up into a Senior role or broaden your experience in a dynamic consultancy environment, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

[email protected]/01792 940004

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