Town Planner

Clarke Telecom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke Telecom is seeking a motivated Town Planner to oversee planning activities for telecom infrastructure projects in Manchester. This full-time role involves managing planning applications, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have expertise in the UK planning system and a passion for the telecom industry.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in telecoms or similar infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of the UK Town and Country Planning system.
• Experience in preparing and managing planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing planning applications.
• Providing planning advice and interpreting policy.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Planning or related field

MRTPI qualification or working towards chartered status

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Town Planner

Manchester (Hybrid)

GBP40,000

Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Clarke is seeking a motivated and detail-focused Town Planner to support planning activities across a variety of telecom infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of the UK planning system and a desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment within a future-focused industry.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning process, from initial instruction through to decision and handover. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you ll ensure planning applications are submitted on time, to high standards, and in accordance with both client and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, submitting, and managing a range of planning applications (Full, GPDO, Listed, LN, Appeals)

• Providing planning advice and interpreting policy to support wider business functions

• Managing discharge of planning conditions and ensuring effective handover to delivery teams

• Liaising with internal stakeholders including Design, Acquisition, Commercial and Build teams

• Collaborating with clients and attending planning meetings as needed

• Ensuring real-time updates to internal and client databases/trackers

• Maintaining high-quality planning files and documentation for audit purposes

• Supporting planning committee presentations, site visits, and external reporting as required

What We re Looking For

• Proven expertise in the telecoms industry or similar infrastructure projects

• Strong working knowledge of the UK Town and Country Planning system

• Experience preparing and managing planning applications to a high, auditable standard

• High-level IT proficiency (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Desirable:

• MRTPI qualification or working towards chartered status

• Degree in Planning or a related field

• Experience within the telecoms industry or similar infrastructure projects

Skills & Attributes

• Well-organised, self-motivated, and able to prioritise workload independently

• Strong attention to detail with a proactive and adaptable approach

• Effective communicator and confident working with stakeholders at all levels

• Collaborative team player with a willingness to learn and contribute

• Ability to manage pressure and meet deadlines consistently

About Us:

Clarke Telecom is a leading provider of end-to-end wireless telecoms network infrastructure services. We manage every aspect of a project, ensuring that each site is optimised to its full potential. As technology evolves, so do our services, allowing us to stay at the forefront of the industry and remain the UK s premier wireless telecommunications infrastructure provider.

In addition, Clarke Connect, our dedicated division, specialises in providing tailored connectivity solutions to meet the growing demands of modern communication networks. Together, Clarke Telecom and Clarke Connect work seamlessly to deliver innovative and reliable services to our clients.