Planner / Senior Planner – Manchester
Leading Planning & Development Consultancy
Are you a talented Planner or Senior Planner ready to take the next step in your career? We’re working with a highly respected, award-winning consultancy in Manchester that is continuing to grow its successful planning team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, collaborative business with an excellent reputation across the UK for delivering high-quality work on complex and high-profile projects.
The Role
You’ll be working on a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors including residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic land. The role offers real responsibility, client exposure, and the chance to play a key part in shaping developments from early strategy through to delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing planning applications and appeals from inception to decision
- Providing strategic planning advice to a broad client base
- Preparing high-quality reports, statements, and submissions
- Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants
- Supporting junior team members (Senior Planner level)
About You
- MRTPI qualified (or working towards)
- Experience in a consultancy or local authority environment
- Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and process
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills
- Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Clear progression pathway within a growing team
- Flexible/hybrid working
- Supportive and inclusive culture
- Exposure to high-profile and challenging projects
Whether you're looking to step up into a Senior role or broaden your experience in a dynamic consultancy environment, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
kirsty@zodiacrecruitment.co.uk/01792 940004
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Leading Planning & Development Consultancy
Are you a talented Planner or Senior Planner ready to take the next step in your career? We’re working with a highly respected, award-winning consultancy in Manchester that is continuing to grow its successful planning team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, collaborative business with an excellent reputation across the UK for delivering high-quality work on complex and high-profile projects.
The Role
You’ll be working on a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors including residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic land. The role offers real responsibility, client exposure, and the chance to play a key part in shaping developments from early strategy through to delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing planning applications and appeals from inception to decision
- Providing strategic planning advice to a broad client base
- Preparing high-quality reports, statements, and submissions
- Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants
- Supporting junior team members (Senior Planner level)
About You
- MRTPI qualified (or working towards)
- Experience in a consultancy or local authority environment
- Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and process
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills
- Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Clear progression pathway within a growing team
- Flexible/hybrid working
- Supportive and inclusive culture
- Exposure to high-profile and challenging projects
Whether you’re looking to step up into a Senior role or broaden your experience in a dynamic consultancy environment, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
kirsty@zodiacrecruitment.co.uk/01792 940004
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