At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to shape the future of urban spaces and regeneration projects.
- Company: Hive Land & Planning, an award-winning consultancy in Manchester.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, 25 days leave, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with direct access to directors and a focus on innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-profile projects while enjoying genuine career progression.
- Qualifications: MRTPI chartered with 2-5 years of town planning experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Senior or Associate Town Planner (Planning Consultancy)
Hive Land & Planning · Manchester (Salford) · Hybrid · Permanent · Senior £37k–£46k | Associate £46k–£58k + bonus inclusion
Join a consultancy advising on large-scale regeneration and new settlements.
- Key details
- Permanent, full-time Planning roles (part-time considered for the right candidate)
- Salary by level: Senior £37k–£46k | Associate £46k–£58k
- Inclusion in the bonus scheme
- Hybrid: Manchester City Centre fringe / home working
- 25 days' annual leave + birthday off + Christmas to New Year closure
- Comprehensive pension and benefits
- Office: Manchester City Centre fringe (Salford)
Why join Hive?
- Work on projects you'll have heard of — Homes England sites, the Barrow Housing Delivery Strategy, Cotton Works Wigan, Preston City Living, Ashton MDZ
- Genuine career progression pathway
- Recognition in a small, growing team — what you do gets noticed and rewarded
- Bonus scheme inclusion from day 1
- Direct access to the Directors
- A "no egos" culture — partnership and collaboration
- Be part of some of the region's most high-profile regeneration and housing delivery projects
- About Hive
Hive is Insider North West Property Consultancy of the Year 2026 and RTPI Mid-Sized Planning 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've got further growth in mind — this hire is part of a wider plan to add 3–4 roles in 2026.
Who we're looking for
You’ll join our Planning team working alongside experienced consultants on high‑profile schemes.
You’ll be encouraged to innovate, take ownership and get involved across the wider Hive business.
Essential
- MRTPI chartered
- 2–5 years post‑qualification experience in a town planning role
- Full‑time paid town planning experience (student placements don’t count)
- Public or private sector background — both welcome
- Demonstrable residential and/or regeneration experience
- Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills
- Comfortable running work streams independently and building client relationships
- Entrepreneurial spirit and a growth mindset
- Solution‑focused, collaborative and personable
- Self‑motivated and comfortable with autonomy
- Preferred specialisms
Any of the following would be a plus: residential, garden villages / new settlements / new towns, urban regeneration, masterplanning / placemaking, public‑sector advisory, RP / affordable, commercial.
Geography
Based within Greater Manchester or within approximately a 1‑hour commute from Manchester (by car or public transport).
Candidates genuinely willing to relocate will also be considered.
This is a hybrid role — not fully remote.
Project work is UK‑wide; the team is Manchester‑centred.
Three ways to apply
- Apply via Linked In — Easy Apply on our company page
- Email your CV and a short note to Stuart Sage, Director — stuart. sage@hiveland. co. uk
- Prefer a confidential chat first? Message Stuart on Linked In or call 07584 274126
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