Town Planner

ZipRecruiter; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipRecruiter is seeking town planners at various levels for private sector opportunities throughout the North West of England. Roles range from Graduate Planners to Associate Directors, offering competitive salaries and diverse project exposure. This is an excellent chance for professionals seeking growth in a supportive consultancy environment.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Full RTPI support

Clear progression pathways

Diverse project exposure

Qualifications

• Town planners from public or private sector backgrounds.
• Individuals looking to grow their careers in a consultancy setting.
• Experience in DCO/NSIP projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage in business development and client relationship management.
• Deliver projects with strong team support.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee client leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Town Planning

Development Management

Business Development

Project Delivery

Education

MRTPI chartered or working towards accreditation

Job description

Job Description

Town Planning Roles – North West | £25,000 – £65,000+ | Private Sector Opportunities

Are you a town planner considering your next move - whether that’s a new challenge, a step up, or a change of environment?

I’m currently working with multiple private sector planning consultancies across the North West of England and North Wales, with live roles in Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Altrincham, Wilmslow, Conwy and Preston. These firms vary in size, sector focus, and working style, offering a range of career opportunities tailored to different skills and ambitions.

Current roles include:

• Graduate / Assistant Planner
• Planner / Senior Planner
• Principal Planner
• Associate / Associate Director

Salaries range from £25,000 to £65,000+, depending on experience.

What’s on offer:

• A mix of boutique, regional, and consultancies with strong project pipelines
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Diverse project exposure across residential, commercial, energy, mixed-use, regeneration, green infrastructure, and strategic land
• Full RTPI support and clear progression pathways
• Opportunities to shape teams, mentor junior staff, or take on client leadership responsibilities

Whether you’re more delivery-focused or commercially driven, there’s room for both.

• Business development-oriented planners will find roles that offer autonomy to grow client relationships, lead bids, and drive new work. DCO / NSIP experience is a real plus point for 2 of these businesses.
• Delivery-focused planners can thrive in technical, project-led roles with strong team support and long-term development

Who we’re looking for:

• Town planners from public or private sector backgrounds
• MRTPI chartered or working towards accreditation
• Individuals looking to grow their careers in a consultancy setting, whether through technical delivery or business leadership

If you're based near Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Altrincham, Wilmslow, Conwy or Preston this is a great time to explore what’s out there.

Contact Dan Butler

Email: [e-mail]

Mobile: [phone]

Office: 01244 739 999

Keywords: Town Planning, Development Management, RTPI, MRTPI, Planning Officer