Senior Town Planner

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Greater Manchester is looking for a Senior Town Planner to manage and support diverse planning projects. The ideal candidate is degree-qualified, chartered or working towards MRTPI, and possesses strong problem-solving and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and opportunities for career development in a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Professional membership fees

Opportunities for career development

Flexible working options

Employee-focused ownership structure

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline, with a strong interest in planning.
• Experience within either the public or private sector.
• Chartered or working towards MRTPI.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in progressing major planning and development projects.
• Manage small to medium-sized planning applications independently.
• Undertake research, site assessments, and policy analysis.
• Prepare planning appraisals for land, buildings, and development concepts.

Skills

Planning principles understanding

Presentation skills

Technical writing skills

Problem-solving

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Senior Town Planner Greater Manchester

Competitive Salary Plus Benefits Permanent

Ref: DB090

A leading planning and environmental consultancy are looking for a Senior Town Planner. The successful candidate will work across a diverse range of projects such as energy, nuclear, regeneration & placemaking, infrastructure, residential, commercial, waste, and minerals.

Senior Town Planner Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in progressing major planning and development projects
• Manage small to medium-sized planning applications independently
• Undertake research, site assessments, and policy analysis
• Prepare planning appraisals for land, buildings, and development concepts
• Draft planning reports, statements, and application documents
• Engage with planning officers, consultees, and other third‑party stakeholders
• Build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and professional partners
• Develop innovative and practical planning solutions
• Take financial responsibility for small and medium‑scale projects from inception to completion
• Stay up to date on planning policy, regulations, and best practice
• Attend external meetings and events, including delivering presentations when required

Senior Town Planner Requirements

• Degree‑qualified in a relevant discipline, with a strong interest in planning
• Experience within either the public or private sector
• Chartered or working towards MRTPI
• Understanding of planning principles and UK planning processes
• Strong presentation, communication, and technical writing skills
• A proactive problem‑solver with a creative and analytical mindset

Why This Role?

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance‑based bonus
• Pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Professional membership fees
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Flexible working options, including a blend of home and office‑based work
• A supportive, employee‑focused ownership structure with additional associated benefits

Interested?

Please email your CV to Dina Bunkheila or contact (phone number removed) (phone number removed).