Senior Town Planner | Greater Manchester
Competitive Salary Plus Benefits | Permanent
Ref: DB090
A leading planning and environmental consultancy are looking for a Senior Town Planner. The successful candidate will work across a diverse range of projects such as energy, nuclear, regeneration & placemaking, infrastructure, residential, commercial, waste, and minerals.
Senior Town Planner Responsibilities
* Support colleagues in progressing major planning and development projects
* Manage small to medium-sized planning applications independently
* Undertake research, site assessments, and policy analysis
* Prepare planning appraisals for land, buildings, and development concepts
* Draft planning reports, statements, and application documents
* Engage with planning officers, consultees, and other third-party stakeholders
* Build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and professional partners
* Develop innovative and practical planning solutions
* Take financial responsibility for small and medium-scale projects from inception to completion
* Stay up to date on planning policy, regulations, and best practice
* Attend external meetings and events, including delivering presentations when required
Senior Town Planner Requirements
* Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline, with a strong interest in planning
* Experience within either the public or private sector
* Chartered or working towards MRTPI
* Understanding of planning principles and UK planning processes
* Strong presentation, communication, and technical writing skills
* A proactive problem-solver with a creative and analytical mindset
Why This Role?
* 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)