Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step into a leadership role? We’re partnering with a respected, design-focused planning consultancy based in Manchester, seeking an ambitious Associate Planner to join their growing team.

This is an opportunity to work with a progressive and personable practice that’s making a real mark across the North West and beyond — known for its collaborative culture, creative problem-solving, and high-quality planning advice across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

The Role

You’ll play a key part in leading projects and mentoring junior colleagues, while continuing to deliver hands-on planning expertise. Your day-to-day will include:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of planning applications and appeals
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients and project teams
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Overseeing the work of junior planners and contributing to their development
• Supporting business growth and taking an active role in the consultancy’s continued expansion

About You

You’ll bring:

• Chartered MRTPI status
• Significant experience in a planning consultancy environment
• A strong track record of managing complex planning projects
• Excellent report-writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• A commercial mindset and a proactive, collaborative approach

Why Join?

• Work for a well-established, independent consultancy with a strong reputation for quality and integrity
• Flexible hybrid working and a supportive, down-to-earth team culture
• Genuine opportunities to progress to Director level as the business grows
• Exposure to a wide range of exciting projects shaping communities across the UK

If you’re looking to join a company where your expertise will be recognised and your career can flourish, this is an outstanding opportunity.