Associate Town Planner

Carrington West; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy based in Trafford is seeking a Senior Planner to join their expanding team. The role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of rural projects, providing expert advice and high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate is MRTPI qualified with solid experience in agricultural planning. The position includes a salary up to £50,000 and flexible remote or hybrid working options.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse and meaningful projects

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in rural or agricultural planning projects is essential.
• Understanding of planning policy and legislation specific to England is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver planning applications and appeals.
• Provide expert planning advice for rural contexts.
• Conduct site appraisals and feasibility studies.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship skills

Communication

Planning policy understanding

Education

MRTPI qualified or working towards

Job description

Overview

Senior Planner — Permanent role in Trafford with remote or hybrid working. Salary: Up to £50,000. Carrington West are representing a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Trafford, seeking a Senior Planner to join their expanding planning team. The role involves working with a wide range of clients across North West England, delivering expert advice and bespoke solutions on projects with a strong rural and agricultural focus.

The Role

As Senior Planner, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of projects from farm diversification and agricultural buildings to rural housing and renewable energy schemes. You will work closely with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality planning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver planning applications, appeals, and policy representations.
• Provide expert planning advice tailored to rural and agricultural contexts.
• Liaise with clients, landowners, and local authorities to achieve project goals.
• Conduct site appraisals and feasibility studies.
• Support junior staff and contribute to the consultancy's growth.

About You

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards).
• Solid experience in rural or agricultural planning projects.
• Strong understanding of planning policy and legislation in England.
• Confident communicator with excellent client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage projects independently and within a team environment.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 (DOE).
• Flexible working arrangements — remote or hybrid options available.
• Involvement in diverse and meaningful rural projects.
• Supportive and collaborative work culture.

How to Apply

Please send your CV to Georgia Cookson at Carrington West or call for a confidential conversation. Job reference: 60560