Planning Consultant

📍 Manchester (Hybrid – 3 days in the office)

The Role

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Planning Consultant to join a consultancy in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive consultancy, working on a diverse range of planning and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects.

You will play a key role in supporting project delivery, contributing to technical workstreams, and developing your skills in planning practice, project coordination, and client engagement. This role offers a clear pathway towards RTPI chartership and long-term career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of planning applications, reports, and supporting documentation, including Planning Statements and EIA inputs
• Undertake planning policy research, site appraisals, and baseline data collection
• Support the coordination of Environmental Impact Assessments, including liaising with technical specialists
• Prepare high-quality written reports, figures, and presentation materials
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultees, and project stakeholders as required
• Support project management activities, including programme tracking and document control
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Actively work towards Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) through structured professional development

About You

• Degree (and ideally a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Around 3+ years’ experience in a planning role (consultancy or public sector desirable)
• Good understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework
• Strong analytical, writing, and organisational skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn and progress
• Working towards RTPI chartership

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work on a broad range of planning and EIA projects
• Structured support towards RTPI Chartership
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Hybrid working model – 3 days per week in the Manchester office

Apply now or contact Marta – [email protected] / 01792 677 005