Associate or Associate Director – Town Planning

Overview

In this role you will join Stantec’s Manchester Town Planning team to lead and deliver a range of energy, infrastructure, and development projects. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to coordinate consenting processes, contribute to business development, and mentor junior staff. The work spans DCO/ICO examinations, Local Plan promotion, and diverse site-specific planning applications, offering meaningful impact for communities across the UK. This is an opportunity to shape major projects within a collaborative, growth‑oriented firm that supports professional development and client relations.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• bonus schemes
• enhanced pension plan
• annual leave with buy/sell option
• private medical insurance
• group income protection

Responsibilities

• Promote large-scale renewable energy developments across consenting regimes
• Coordinate DCO and ICO examination processes and hearings
• Lead promotion of residential, mixed-use, employment, brownfield and greenfield developments via Local Plan and planning applications
• Conduct research and site appraisals for diverse clients
• Prepare and lodge appeals and support hearings and inquiries
• Build and nurture lasting client relationships and contribute to business development in the NW and with national energy/infrastructure clients
• Coordinate internal and external project teams with robust project management and QA
• Share line management responsibilities and mentor junior team members

Key requirements

• MRTPI qualification
• Significant planning experience, preferably in a consultancy and with energy/infrastructure exposure
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills
• Proactive interest in business growth and client relationship management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex projects
• Personable, team-oriented approach
• Willingness to travel across the UK and access to a car
• Full UK driving licence

• communication
• interpersonal skills
• team orientation
• DCO/NSIP processes
• ICO/SSI/NSIP frameworks
• Local Plan and planning applications

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