Senior Associate Planner

Manchester

New
Location
Manchester
Job type
Permanent
Working
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Posted

Job description

Job Title: Senior Associate Planner

Ref: BM390

Location: Manchester

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join a national property and planning consultancy who provide a wide range of expertise to residential, commercial, rural, infrastructure, renewable energy and mixed-use projects. they are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and proactive Senior Associate Planner to join their Manchester office.

Benefits for the role of Senior Associate Planner include:

Highly competitive salary
Generous holiday allowance
Hybrid working
Contributory pension scheme
Professional development
Personal developmentDuties for the role of Senior Associate Planner include:

Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects across a range of sectors and development types
Providing strategic planning advice to landowners, developers, investors and corporate clients
Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals, pre-application submissions and planning statements
Undertaking planning appraisals, development feasibility assessments and site promotion strategies
Advising on planning policy, development plan matters and Local Plan representations
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities, statutory consultees and other professional advisers
Identifying new business opportunities and supporting the continued growth of the planning team
Taking responsibility for project budgets, fee proposals and financial performance
Supporting, mentoring and developing junior members of the teamSkills and experience for the role of Senior Associate Planner:

Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute
Significant experience within a planning consultancy or relevant local authority environment
A strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and development management
Experience managing complex planning applications, appeals and development projects
The ability to provide clear, commercially focused planning advice to a diverse client base
Strong client relationship management and business development skills
Experience managing projects, budgets and professional fees
The confidence and ability to mentor and support more junior colleagues
Excellent written and verbal communication skillsIf This role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to Town Planning please feel free to contact Ben Moore on (phone number removed) or email . There are many more roles available on our website at . This is a permanent role

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Advert last confirmed live on 11 November 2026 · Partner reference 225822153