Senior Town Planner

Company: Vivid Resourcing Ltd
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

I’m currently working with a highly regarded multi-disciplinary property consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior Planner to join its growing Manchester planning team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner looking to take the next step in their career, working on a diverse portfolio of projects alongside experienced planning and property professionals.

The role will provide exposure to a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, retail, healthcare, strategic land and mixed-use development.

The Role

As a Senior Planner, you will take responsibility for delivering planning advice across a range of projects while developing strong client relationships and supporting more junior members of the team.

  • Managing planning applications and projects from inception through to determination.
  • Providing strategic and technical planning advice to clients.
  • Preparing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
  • Undertaking planning appraisals, policy assessments and development feasibility work.
  • Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, clients and stakeholders.
  • Attending client meetings, site visits, consultations and planning committees.
  • Supporting and mentoring junior members of the planning team.
  • Managing project deadlines, budgets and client expectations.
  • Contributing to business development and winning new instructions.
  • Keeping up to date with changes to planning policy and legislation.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
  • MRTPI qualification or be working towards chartership.
  • Strong experience within a planning consultancy, developer or related environment.
  • Good knowledge of the UK planning system.
  • Experience managing planning applications and client instructions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines.
  • Ambition to progress towards Associate level.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Join an established and growing property consultancy.
  • Varied portfolio of high-quality development projects.
  • Multidisciplinary working environment.
  • Excellent opportunities for career progression.Support towards professional development and chartership.
  • Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000.
  • Bonus and wider benefits package.

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Posted: September 27th, 2026