Senior Planning Consultant

Service Care Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Planning Consultant to provide expert planning advice across various projects. You will manage applications and client relationships, ensuring high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Town Planning with RTPI membership and experience in complex project management. This role includes business development responsibilities and offers a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Full RTPI membership required.
• Proven post-qualification experience in consultancy or local authority.
• Track record in managing complex planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and build client relationships.
• Prepare and submit complex planning applications.
• Attend and represent clients at public examinations.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related field

Job description

Overview

Senior Planning Consultant - Manchester

£50,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

37 hours per week

Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planning Consultant or Associate Director to join a national consultancy. This is a key position responsible for delivering high-quality planning advice across a wide range of projects including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and employment sectors. The role will involve leading on applications, appraisals, appeals, land promotion, and enforcement matters, whilst playing a pivotal role in business development and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload, providing expert advice and building long-term client relationships.
• Prepare and submit complex planning applications and appeals.
• Attend and represent clients at committees, hearings, and public examinations.
• Undertake planning appraisals, policy research, and develop planning strategies.
• Write detailed reports with clear recommendations.
• Conduct site visits and attend client meetings as required.
• Contribute to business development through networking, fee proposals, and identifying opportunities.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues where appropriate.

Requirements

• Degree in Town Planning or related field with full RTPI membership.
• Proven post-qualification experience within consultancy or local authority.
• Track record of managing complex planning projects and leading client accounts.
• In-depth knowledge of planning policy, legislation, and appeals processes.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in business development and generating fee income.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members.

Contact: James at Service Care Solutions - (phone number removed) / (url removed)