Planner/Senior Planner/Planning Associate

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Manchester is seeking a qualified Town Planner for a dynamic role. Candidates should possess MRTPI qualifications and experience in planning developments across retail, residential, and commercial sectors. The position offers competitive benefits, a culture of collaboration, and opportunities for professional growth. Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our Manchester team!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualification or working towards it.
• Experience in a consultancy setting with retail projects.
• Proactive interest in business growth and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Promote retail, residential, and mixed-use developments.
• Conduct Retail Impact Assessments when required.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

MRTPI qualification

Strong planning experience

Organisational and project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Team-oriented approach

Job description

Join our award-winning town planning team in the heart of Manchester!

Are you a driven and ambitious MRTPI qualified Town Planner ideally with some retail planning experience? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your initiative is encouraged and your contributions are valued? If so, an exciting opportunity awaits you as a Planner, Senior Planner or Planning Associate in our Manchester office.

Our team works on a diverse portfolio of high-quality projects, making a tangible difference to communities across the UK. You'll be instrumental in planning and delivering a wide range of developments, including retail, residential, commercial, and strategic site projects, fostering new and existing client relationships and playing a key role in mentoring our junior team members.

Your Key Responsibilities will include:

• Promotinglarge to medium-scale retail, residential, mixed-use, employment, and other developments (both brownfield and greenfield) via the Local Plan and planning applications of all sizes and types.
• Conducting RIAs (Retail Impact Assessments) where required.
• Conducting thorough research and site appraisals for our diverse client base.
• Preparing and lodging appeals, with the potential to appear at Informal Hearings (Associate)
• Building and nurturing strong, lasting client relationships.
• Actively contributing to raising the team's profile and supporting business development activities across the North-west region and with our national clients.
• Effectively coordinating internal and external project teams, ensuring robust project management and quality assurance.

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• MRTPI qualification (or working towards it).
• Strong planning experience, ideally within a consultancy setting and with exposure to retail projects/RIAs.
• Goodorganisational and project management skills.
• A proactive interest in business growth, including managing client relationships and building a professional network.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex projects.
• A personable and strong team-oriented approach.
• Willingness to travel to project locations, client offices, and other company offices across the UK as required.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Why Join Us?

• People culture: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• Award winning workplace: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
• Professional development: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.

Ready to make a real impact and advance your career in a supportive and thriving environment? Apply now to join our Manchester Town Planning team!

Contact Ruth Hoggett (Talent Acquisition Manager) for more information.

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