Senior / Associate / Associate Director – Development Consultancy

Manchester

£37k - £68k DOE

Full Time

Planning, Town Planning

26 June 2026

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Senior / Associate / Associate Director – Development Consultancy
📍 Manchester (Salford) | Hybrid Working | Permanent

💵£37k - £68k

An award-winning and fast-growing development consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior, Associate or Associate Director to join its Manchester-based team.

The business specialises in town planning, development surveying and socio-economics across the UK, with a strong reputation in large-scale residential-led regeneration and new settlements. With continued growth and several new hires planned, this is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative consultancy with clear progression opportunities.

You’ll work on major residential and regeneration projects across the UK, including strategic urban extensions, garden villages, city centre living schemes and mixed-use developments.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-profile development projects, working closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams. Depending on level, responsibilities will include:

  • Managing projects and client relationships
  • Leading development consultancy workstreams
  • Supporting and mentoring junior team members
  • Providing strategic planning and development advice
  • Contributing to business growth and project delivery

At Associate and Associate Director level, you’ll also be expected to demonstrate experience leading projects end-to-end, managing larger teams and helping develop client accounts.

What’s on Offer

  • Senior: £37,000 – £46,000
  • Associate: £46,000 – £58,000
  • Associate Director: £58,000 – £68,000
  • 10% bonus scheme from day one
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • 25 days annual leave + birthday off + Christmas closure
  • Comprehensive pension and benefits package
  • Clear pathway to Director level
  • Supportive, collaborative and no-egos culture
  • Direct exposure to senior leadership

About You

  • Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience
  • Residential development experience essential
  • Degree in Planning, Surveying or Housing
  • RTPI or RICS accreditation preferred
  • Strong analytical, written and communication skills
  • Commercially aware and solution-focused
  • Comfortable managing clients and project workstreams

Location

Applicants should be based within reasonable commuting distance of Manchester, including the North West, North Wales, Yorkshire or the North Midlands, or be willing to relocate. Projects are UK-wide.

If you’re interested in hearing more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

[email protected] | 01792 677 005

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