Associate Planner | Greater Manchester
Competitive Salary Plus Benefits | Permanent
Ref: DB092
An established, independent planning consultancy with a strong UK presence is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Planner to join its growing Manchester team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planner to take a lead role on high-profile projects, provide trusted advice to clients, and contribute to the ongoing growth of a well-respected planning practice.
Associate Planner Responsibilities:
* Supporting Directors in the delivery of major and complex projects
* Leading and managing medium to large-scale planning applications
* Preparing planning appraisals for land, buildings and development concepts
* Drafting planning reports, applications, policy notes and representations
* Undertaking detailed research and planning policy analysis
* Liaising with local planning authorities, statutory consultees and third parties
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional teams
* Developing creative and pragmatic planning solutions
* Taking financial responsibility for medium-sized projects from inception to completion
* Keeping up to date with changes in planning policy and practice
* Attending industry events and delivering presentations where required
Associate Planner Requirements:
This role will suit an experienced planner who enjoys client-facing work, thrives on responsibility, and is confident managing projects and stakeholders.
* A strong track record supporting or leading successful development consent applications under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and/or Planning Act 2008
* A relevant degree and Chartered Membership of the RTPI
* A solid understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and its role within the planning process
* Significant experience within consultancy, local authority or a similar environment
* A strong grasp of planning principles and development management
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Confidence presenting to clients, officers and stakeholders
* A proactive, problem-solving mindset with creative thinking ability
Why apply?
This is a genuine career progression opportunity offering exposure to a diverse and high-quality project portfolio, working alongside highly regarded planning professionals and prestigious clients.
* Competitive salary
* Annual performance-based bonus
* Pension contributions
* Private healthcare
* Professional membership fees
* Opportunities for career development and progression
* Flexible working options, including a blend of home and office-based work
* A supportive, employee-focused ownership structure with additional associated benefits
Interested? Please email your CV to Dina Bunkheila or contact (phone number removed) | (phone number removed)