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Associate Town Planner\n\nManchester (Hybrid Working Available)\n Leading UK Property & Planning Consultancy\n\nAre you an ambitious Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career?\n\nWe're working in partnership with a top 10 UK property consultancy to appoint an Associate Town Planner into their growing Manchester team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected, multidisciplinary business with a strong presence and an excellent reputation across planning, development, infrastructure and rural sectors.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nYou'll play a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice across a diverse portfolio of projects, working with a broad client base including developers, landowners, institutional investors and public sector organisations.\n\nThis is a career-defining role offering:\n\nExposure to major and complex planning projects\nThe chance to lead client relationships and project teams\nA clear pathway to senior leadership \n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead and manage planning projects from inception through to delivery\nPrepare and submit planning applications and appeals\nProvide strategic planning advice to clients\nManage client relationships and support business development\nMentor and support junior team members\nRepresent clients at hearings, inquiries and consultations \n\nAbout You\n\nMRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership)\nStrong experience within a consultancy or local authority environment\nProven ability to manage projects and client relationships\nCommercially aware with a proactive approach to business development\nExcellent communication and report writing skills \n\nThe Company\n\nOur client is a firm of chartered surveyors and property consultants, with 800+ professionals across a network of UK offices.\n\nThey offer expertise across:\n\nPlanning & development\nInfrastructure and utilities\nRural and residential sectors\nSustainability and ESG advisoryKnown for their collaborative culture and long-standing client relationships, they combine scale with a strong regional presence.\n\nWhat's on Offer\n\nCompetitive salary and bonus\nClear progression pathway to Director level\nFlexible / hybrid working\nStrong pipeline of high-quality work\nSupportive, collaborative team environment \n\nApply\n\nIf you're an experienced Town Planner looking to step into an Associate-level role with real impact, we'd love to hear from you.\n\nApply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion

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