Job Title: Senior Associate Planner
Ref: BM390
Location: Manchester
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000
This is an excellent opportunity to join a national property and planning consultancy who provide a wide range of expertise to residential, commercial, rural, infrastructure, renewable energy and mixed-use projects. they are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and proactive Senior Associate Planner to join their Manchester office.
Benefits for the role of Senior Associate Planner include:
- Highly competitive salary
- Generous holiday allowance
- Hybrid working
- Contributory pension scheme
- Professional development
- Personal development
Duties for the role of Senior Associate Planner include:
- Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects across a range of sectors and development types
- Providing strategic planning advice to landowners, developers, investors and corporate clients
- Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals, pre-application submissions and planning statements
- Undertaking planning appraisals, development feasibility assessments and site promotion strategies
- Advising on planning policy, development plan matters and Local Plan representations
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities, statutory consultees and other professional advisers
- Identifying new business opportunities and supporting the continued growth of the planning team
- Taking responsibility for project budgets, fee proposals and financial performance
- Supporting, mentoring and developing junior members of the team
Skills and experience for the role of Senior Associate Planner:
- Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute
- Significant experience within a planning consultancy or relevant local authority environment
- A strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and development management
- Experience managing complex planning applications, appeals and development projects
- The ability to provide clear, commercially focused planning advice to a diverse client base
- Strong client relationship management and business development skills
- Experience managing projects, budgets and professional fees
- The confidence and ability to mentor and support more junior colleagues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
This is a permanent role
Senior Associate Planner in Manchester employer: Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Join a highly regarded planning consultancy in Surrey that prioritises the growth and development of its employees. With structured training, mentorship, and clear career progression opportunities, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment while working on diverse planning projects that shape communities. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact in the field of town planning.
