Associate Director/Associate- Town Planning

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent planning consultancy in Manchester seeks an experienced Associate Director or Associate with MRTPI accreditation. The role involves developing planning strategies, engaging with stakeholders, and managing a team. The company values integrity, communication, and a proactive approach to planning.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Discretionary bonus

Phone allowance

Training budget

Professional memberships

Cycle scheme

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Experience at Director/Associate Director level.
• Passionate about planning policy.

Responsibilities

• Providing initial site appraisals and developing bespoke planning strategies.
• Engaging with local planning authorities and stakeholders.
• Managing planning appeals and local plan examinations.

Skills

MRTPI accreditation

Excellent communication

Writing skills

Job description

Associate Director/Associate - Town Planning, Manchester

Client:

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

8feac3685945

Job Views:

2

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced, chartered associate or associate director who can start immediately. The ideal candidate will be passionate about planning policy and practical in implementing it.

Key skills required for this role

MRTPI accredited, with experience at Director/Associate Director level.

About the company

We are an independent planning consultancy located on the edge of Manchester city centre. We value proactive, pragmatic planners who can help clients navigate the planning system successfully. We emphasize strong work ethic, integrity, honesty, excellent communication and writing skills, and lifelong learning. We prioritize team fit over specific experience or qualifications.

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing initial site appraisals and developing bespoke planning strategies.
2. Building strong planning cases based on evidence from expert teams.
3. Engaging with local planning authorities, communities, and stakeholders.
4. Negotiating conditions and legal agreements for planning consents.
5. Managing planning appeals and local plan examinations.
6. Instructing counsel and acting as an expert witness at inquiries.
7. Managing a small team of planners.

Join a successful team

Our clients include Mileway, Watson Homes, and Peel Waters. We work on diverse projects, from university masterplans to Green Belt redevelopment, often in sensitive locations. Our team’s excellence has been recognized with awards, including the 2023 RTPI Small Planning Consultancy of the Year.

Benefits

Competitive salary, contributory pension, discretionary bonus, phone allowance, training budget, professional memberships, cycle scheme, season ticket loan, and other perks.

Additional info

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Created on 17/05/2025 by TN, United Kingdom.