Surveyor or Planner — Development Consultancy (Senior / Associate / Associate Director) Hive Land & Planning
· Manchester (Salford)
· Hybrid
· Permanent
Hive is the Insider North West Property Consultancy of the Year 2026. We advise on town planning, development surveying and socio-economics across the UK, specialising in large-scale residential-led regeneration and new settlements. We’ve grown to 11 people since 2018 — and we’re scaling fast, with 3–4 hires planned in 2026.
This is your chance to work on projects you’ll have heard of: Handforth Garden Village, Preston City Living, Cotton Works in Wigan, Ashton MDZ.
What you’ll get – Salary by level: Senior £37k–£46k · Associate £46k–£58k · Associate Director £58k–£68k – 10% bonus scheme — included from day one – Hybrid working from our Manchester City Centre fringe office (Salford) – 25 days’ holiday + your birthday off + Christmas closure – Comprehensive pension and benefits – A genuine career pathway through to Director – Direct access to the Directors and a “no egos” culture
What we’re looking for – Min. 3 years post-qualification experience – Demonstrable residential development experience – Surveying / Planning / Housing degree (RICS or RTPI accredited preferred) – Strong written, verbal and analytical skills – Confident running workstreams and managing client relationships – Entrepreneurial, solution-focused, collaborative
At Associate level and above, we’ll also want to see a track record of leading projects end-to-end, mentoring junior colleagues and managing larger teams.
Location: Based anywhere within sensible commuting distance of Manchester (NW, North Wales, Yorkshire, North Midlands), or willing to relocate. Project work is UK-wide.
Three ways to apply — pick the one that suits:
- Easy Apply via this LinkedIn ad
- Email your CV and a short note to Nick Thompson, Director — nick.thompson@hiveland.co.uk
- Prefer a confidential chat first? Message Nick on LinkedIn or call 07961 444 111
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