Town Planner

Carrington West; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Town Planner to join their team. The role involves managing planning applications, providing strategic advice, and building relationships with clients. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Town Planning or a related field and ideally be an RTPI member or on the pathway to chartered status. The position offers a competitive salary, support for professional development, and the chance to work on impactful projects across the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Support for RTPI membership

Funded CPD and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree and postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject.
• RTPI membership or working towards chartered status.
• Good understanding of the planning system and development process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals.
• Produce Planning Statements and site appraisals.
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients.
• Liaise with Local Planning Authorities and consultants.

Skills

Understanding of the UK planning system

Problem-solving skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Town Planning, Urban Design, Geography

Job description

Town Planner

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + Benefits

About the Role

Are you looking to take the next step in your planning career with an independent consultancy that values your expertise? You'll be joining a respected planning practice in Manchester, providing specialist advice and planning services to the development industry including landowners, developers, occupiers, and investors. Their projects vary across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice, managing applications, and shaping developments that make a real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Town Planner, you’ll be involved in all aspects of the planning process from initial site appraisals through to submission and appeal. You’ll build strong relationships with clients and planning authorities while developing your professional skills within a dynamic consultancy environment.

• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals
• Produce Planning Statements, Design and Access Statements, and site appraisals
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients across multiple sectors
• Liaise with Local Planning Authorities, consultees, and external consultants

You will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of work, giving you the opportunity to broaden your experience and take ownership of projects as your confidence grows.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll be enthusiastic about planning, commercially aware, and eager to deliver the highest standard of service to clients. You’ll be someone who enjoys problem-solving, takes initiative, and thrives on seeing projects come to life.

• A degree and postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. Town Planning, Urban Design, Geography)
• RTPI membership (or working towards chartered status)
• A good understanding of the UK planning system and development process

What You’ll Get

You’ll be joining a friendly, independent consultancy where your contribution will be recognised, and your development supported. You’ll have the opportunity to progress your career and work on projects that shape communities across the UK.

• A competitive salary, reflective of your skills and experience
• Support for RTPI membership and Chartered status
• Funded CPD and professional development opportunities

Contact Georgia Cookson on (url removed), or (phone number removed).

Job reference: 63120