Senior Associate Planner

TipTopJob; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Hybrid working

Contributory pension scheme

Professional development

Personal development

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Senior Associate Planner for our Manchester office. The role commands a salary in the GBP55,000 to GBP65,000 range with hybrid working and strong development opportunities.

You will oversee a portfolio of planning projects across residential, commercial, rural, infrastructure and energy sectors, providing strategic advice to landowners, developers and corporate clients. The successful candidate will bring Chartered RTPI status, substantial planning consultancy or local

Qualifications

• Chartered RTPI membership is essential.
• Significant experience in planning consultancy or relevant local authority.
• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and development management.
• Experience handling complex planning applications and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of planning projects across sectors.
• Provide strategic planning advice to landowners, developers, investors and clients.
• Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals, pre-application submissions and planning statements.
• Conduct planning appraisals, feasibility studies and site promotion strategies.
• Advise on planning policy, Local Plan representations and development plan matters.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, authorities and advisers.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to growth of the planning team.
• Oversee project budgets, fee proposals and financial performance.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Ensure clear, professional client communications.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development skills

Budget management

Mentoring junior colleagues

Planning applications / appeals

Clear, commercially focused planningad

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Job description

Job Title: Senior Associate Planner

Ref: BM390

Location: Manchester

Salary: GBP55,000 : GBP65,000

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 development

Duties 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 team

Skills 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 skills

This is a permanent role.