Town and County Planner

Financial & Credit Independence; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local planning and development firm in Manchester is looking for an experienced Town and County Planner to shape communities through effective planning strategies. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning, minimum 3 years experience, and strong knowledge of UK planning policy. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary and professional development support.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar planning role.
• Proven track record of working with residential planning applications.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and legislation.
• RTPI membership (or working towards it) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the development of effective planning strategies.
• Prepare, manage, and submit residential planning applications.
• Provide clear, expert advice to colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• Take ownership of planning appeals and represent proposals.
• Build strong relationships with local planning authorities.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Policy Guidance

Planning Applications

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

Job description

Town and County Planner Planning & Development Team

Location: Wythenshawe

Full-time, Permanent

Do you have a passion for shaping places and communities? We're looking for an experienced Town and County Planner to join our dynamic Planning & Development team. If you thrive in managing planning applications, advising on policy, and driving projects through to approval, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Strategic Planning: Lead and contribute to the development of effective planning strategies for a wide range of urban and rural projects.
• Planning Applications: Prepare, manage, and submit residential planning applications, ensuring compliance with local and national policy.
• Policy Guidance: Provide clear, expert advice to colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, keeping up to date with legislation and regulatory changes.
• Appeals Management: Take ownership of planning appeals, preparing documentation, representing proposals, and liaising with legal advisors when required.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with local planning authorities, statutory consultees, and community stakeholders to support project success.
• Representation: Confidently represent projects at planning committee meetings, public consultations, and other forums.

About You

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar planning role.
• Proven track record of working with residential planning applications.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and legislation.
• Excellent written, verbal, and negotiation skills.
• Confident in representing clients/projects in both formal and public settings.
• RTPI membership (or working towards it) is desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team.
• Work on diverse and high-impact projects that shape communities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Support for your professional development, including RTPI progression.