Town Planner

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RTPI chartership support

Career progression opportunities

Diverse project portfolio

Job summary

Carrington West is partnering with a private planning consultancy just outside Manchester to appoint a Town Planner. The role is office based in Greater Manchester and focuses on delivering high-quality planning advice across a diverse range of sectors.

As a Town Planner you will support projects from appraisal through to determination, working with senior colleagues, clients and authorities. A driving licence and ability to manage multiple deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Ideally some experience within a private sector consultancy environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals.
• Undertake site appraisals and planning research.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and local planning authorities.
• Support project delivery across multiple sectors.
• Assist in the preparation of planning statements and reports.
• Attend site visits, meetings, and public consultations.
• Monitor planning policy and legislative changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

Town Planner

Location: Greater Manchester (office based, just outside Manchester)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Carrington West are pleased to be working with a growing, forward-thinking private planning consultancy based just outside Manchester, delivering high-quality planning advice across a diverse range of sectors. With a strong pipeline of projects and an expanding client base, they are looking to appoint a motivated Town Planner to join their dynamic team.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will play a key role in supporting and delivering a variety of planning projects across the UK. You will work closely with senior colleagues, clients, and local authorities, contributing to projects from initial appraisal through to determination.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals
• Undertake site appraisals and planning research
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and local planning authorities
• Support project delivery across multiple sectors
• Assist in the preparation of planning statements and reports
• Attend site visits, meetings, and public consultations
• Monitor planning policy and legislative changes

Project Exposure

• Commercial developments
• Residential schemes
• Healthcare projects
• Leisure developments
• Mixed-use schemes
• Hotel developments

Requirements

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Ideally some experience within a private sector consultancy environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Proactive, organised, and team-oriented approach
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing consultancy with strong career progression
• Exposure to a diverse and high-quality project portfolio
• Support towards RTPI chartership (if applicable)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Friendly and collaborative working environment

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and grow quickly within a supportive, environment, we'd love to hear from you.