Senior Planner (Client-side)

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development organization is seeking a Senior Planner for their Manchester team. This client-side role involves drafting reports, conducting site visits, and supporting planning applications. Candidates should have 4+ years of experience, a proactive attitude, and strong communication skills, with a clear progression pathway within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Discretionary bonuses

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in planning.
• Experience in managing workload and projects.
• Proactive and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and finalising reports to support planning applications.
• Preparing presentations for site promotion.
• Conducting research and analysis for planning applications.

Skills

Strategic Policy Planning

Project Management

Communication

Job description

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Senior Planner (Client-side), Manchester

Client:

PropSource Consulting

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Senior Planner – South Manchester Area – Hybrid

Benefits: Competitive salary, pension contribution, discretionary bonuses, and flexible working policy

This is a fantastic client-side opportunity with an attractive and well-established developer; the team is looking to hire a Senior Planner to join their Manchester team.

My client specialises in land promotion nationally with a focus on residential and mixed-use developments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting and finalising reports to support planning applications, appeals, and policy presentations.
• Preparing well-researched, professionally presented reports and representations to support site promotion and accompany planning application submissions.
• Undertaking site visits and meetings with landowners, agents, and local authority officers.
• Conducting research and analysis to develop strategies for site promotion, allocation, or planning applications.
• Assisting Planning Directors, Planning Managers, and Senior Project Managers as needed, with additional involvement in broader planning matters as directed by senior colleagues.

Candidates will have:

• Experience in Strategic Policy Planning (desirable but not essential)
• 4+ years experience
• Experience in managing workload and projects
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ambition to take on leadership responsibilities and progress

This role has a very realistic and clear progression pathway to excel within your career at a successful development organisation that has an exceptional reputation within the market.