Planner

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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
  • Supportive and inclusive culture
  • Exposure to high-profile and challenging projects

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Company: Zodiac Recruitment
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

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
  • Supportive and inclusive culture
  • Exposure to high-profile and challenging projects

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Posted: May 17th, 2026