Town Planner

Company: Hirecracker® Planning
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Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

Town Planner – Manchester (Hybrid Working)

Up to £34,000 | Planning Consultancy | working towards chartered status

Deliver residential, mixed-use and regeneration projects for private sector clients

Are you a Town Planner looking to develop your career within a leading consultancy? Our client is a respected planning and development consultancy with a strong private sector client base, now seeking a Town Planner to join their growing Manchester team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the fast-paced nature of consultancy work, with the opportunity to support a variety of private sector-led projects, from large-scale residential schemes to mixed-use and regeneration developments.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you’ll prepare and submit planning applications, site appraisals, and planning statements while advising clients on development potential and planning strategy. You’ll work closely with landowners, developers, and private investors, managing projects through the planning system and liaising with local authorities where required. This is a client-facing role with excellent opportunities for progression.

What’s on Offer:

  • Salary up to £34,000 depending on experience
  • Flexible hybrid working from the Manchester office
  • Exposure to high-profile private sector projects across the North West
  • Structured career development within an established consultancy
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Support to gain chartered status with RTPI

What You’ll Need:

  • Planning experience in a consultancy or private sector environment
  • Good knowledge of the UK planning system and development processes
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage projects, deadlines, and client expectations
  • Commercial awareness and a proactive, professional approach

If you’re looking to take the next step in your consultancy career and work with a diverse private sector client base, this is an excellent opportunity.

How to Apply

Please apply via this advert or send your CV directly to dan.butler@hirecracker.com. For an informal and confidential conversation, call 07881 244 212.

Key Skills:

Town Planner, Planning Consultancy, Private Sector Planning, Residential Development, Mixed-Use, Regeneration, Development Planning, Planning Applications

Posted: April 12th, 2026