Town Planning Director (RTPI)

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Chartered Town Planner to take on the role of Planning Director. This position involves leadership, business development, and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in planning and a track record of successful project delivery. The firm offers a competitive salary of £80,000 – £120,000 plus bonus, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience as a Chartered Town Planner.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record in team management.
• Strong capability in building client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a team of town planners.
• Build and expand client relationships.
• Deliver outstanding planning advice and project leadership.
• Contribute to business-wide planning.

Skills

Leadership skills

Business development

Client management

Knowledge of planning system

Education

Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI)

Job description

Overview

Town Planning Director – Manchester (RTPI Chartered)

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £80,000 – £120,000 + Bonus (dependent on experience)

Our client, a leading planning consultancy, is seeking an ambitious and experienced Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) to take on a pivotal role as Planning Director within their growing Manchester office.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership position where you will shape the direction of the Manchester team, manage a talented group of planning professionals, and play a central role in the consultancy’s continued success across the North West.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management – inspire, mentor, and lead a team of town planners, ensuring professional development and high-quality output.
• Business Development – build new client relationships and expand the consultancy’s profile across the region.
• Client Management – deliver outstanding planning advice and project leadership to a wide-ranging portfolio of clients.
• Strategic Input – contribute to business-wide planning, driving growth and strengthening the Manchester office’s market position.

About You

We are looking for:

• A Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Proven leadership skills, with a track record of managing teams and projects.
• Strong business development capabilities and a natural ability to build client relationships.
• Excellent knowledge of the planning system and a track record of delivering successful outcomes.

Why Join?

• Reputation – work with a consultancy recognised as one of the UK’s leaders in planning, design, and development.
• Diverse Projects – exposure to an exciting mix of large-scale developments, regeneration schemes, and strategic planning projects.
• Career Progression – genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of the Manchester office and shape your career trajectory at Director level.
• Reward & Recognition – a highly competitive salary (£80k–£120k) plus performance-related bonus and comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative Culture – join a team where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are at the heart of everything they do.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious Chartered Town Planner seeking a Director-level role where you can combine leadership, business growth, and client management, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to take your career to the next level. CVs can be sent in confidence to [e-mail] or call 07789 371470 to speak with our Director, Shaun Lewis.