Town Planner to Senior Town Planner

Manchester, England

£30000.00 - £45000.00 per annum + Healthcare, pension, holidays

Full Time

Planning, Town Planning

4 July 2026

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join a highly respected independent planning consultancy with an established reputation for delivering expert planning advice across a diverse range of development sectors.

Working alongside an experienced team of planning professionals, you will be involved in a varied project portfolio including residential, commercial, mixed-use, strategic land and regeneration schemes.

The Role

  • Managing planning applications and appeals from inception to determination.
  • Preparing planning statements, site appraisals and supporting reports.
  • Providing strategic planning advice to a broad client base.
  • Liaising with local authorities, consultants and stakeholders.
  • Supporting business development and client relationship management.
  • Contributing to the successful delivery of a wide range of planning projects.

About You

Town Planner

  • Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
  • MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.
  • Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or developer environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Senior Town Planner

  • MRTPI qualified.
  • Demonstrable experience leading planning projects.
  • Strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to mentor and support junior team members.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

• Genuine career progression opportunities.

• Exposure to high-profile and complex planning projects.

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Ongoing professional development and training.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional looking to take the next step in their career within a well-established and growing consultancy.

For a confidential discussion or to learn more, please get in touch directly.

When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via [email protected] or 07458161399.

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