Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step into a leadership role? We’re partnering with a respected, design-focused planning consultancy based in Manchester, seeking an ambitious Associate Planner to join their growing team. This is an opportunity to work with a progressive and personable practice that’s making a real mark across the North West and beyond — known for its collaborative culture, creative problem-solving, and high-quality planning advice across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The Role You’ll play a key part in leading projects and mentoring junior colleagues, while continuing to deliver hands-on planning expertise. Your day-to-day will include: Managing a diverse portfolio of planning applications and appeals Providing strategic planning advice to clients and project teams Building and maintaining strong client relationships Overseeing the work of junior planners and contributing to their development Supporting business growth and taking an active role in the consultancy’s continued expansion About You You’ll bring: Chartered MRTPI status Significant experience in a planning consultancy environment A strong track record of managing complex planning projects Excellent report-writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills A commercial mindset and a proactive, collaborative approach Why Join? Work for a well-established, independent consultancy with a strong reputation for quality and integrity Flexible hybrid working and a supportive, down-to-earth team culture Genuine opportunities to progress to Director level as the business grows Exposure to a wide range of exciting projects shaping communities across the UK If you’re looking to join a company where your expertise will be recognised and your career can flourish, this is an outstanding opportunity.