Senior Town Planner

Salary/Rate:£35,000 - £45,000 per annum + Healthcare, pension, holidays
Job Type:Hybrid
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Manchester
County:Manchester
Sector:Land and Planning
Job ref:JN -102025-84358_1773688590
Post Date:16. 03. 2026
Scroll

Meet Our Recruiter

Sue Greeff
Sue Greeff
Candidate Manager - Residential development, town planning, infrastructure and renewables

About the Role

A well-established planning consultancy in Manchester is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Town Planner to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK, including residential, mixed-use, commercial and regeneration schemes.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing planning applications, advising clients, and supporting the delivery of high-quality developments.

The Role

  • Manage a range of planning projects from inception through to determination
  • Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals and supporting documentation
  • Provide strategic planning advice to clients across multiple sectors
  • Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders and consultants
  • Support junior planners and contribute to team development
  • Assist with business development and client relationship management

About You

  • MRTPI qualified (or working towards)
  • Experience within a planning consultancy, developer or local authority environment
  • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
  • Experience managing planning applications and client relationships
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects effectively

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across the region
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Clear career progression opportunities
  • Flexible working options

If you are a Senior Planner looking to take the next step in your career, we would be keen to hear from you.

Ready to take your planning career to the next level? Let's talk.

When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via sgreeff@cobaltrecruitment.com or 07458161399.

More jobs from this recruiter

View All

Graduate to Town Planner - London

London
London
£30,000 - £42,000 per annum + Car, healthcare, pension, holidays
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate or Assistant Town Planner to join a well-established and growing planning consultancy in London. This role offers exposure to a wide range of projects across sectors including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, providing an excellent platform for career development.

Transport Planner to Senior Transport Planner

Bristol
Remote
£25,000 - £35,000 per annum + Healthcare, pension, holidays
A growing multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint a Transport Planner or Senior Transport Planner to join its expanding infrastructure team. You'll support a wide range of development projects across the UK, contributing transport planning and traffic engineering expertise within a collaborative environment.

Associate Director to Director - Town Planning

Liverpool
Merseyside
£55,000 - £65,000 per annum + Healthcare, pension, holidays
A well-established, multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a senior planning professional to lead and grow its regional planning team. This is a strategic leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the direction of a successful office, drive business growth, and deliver a diverse portfolio of projects across both private and public sectors.

Associate to Associate Director - Transport Planning

Sheffield
South Yorkshire
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum + Healthcare, pension, holidays
A growing multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking two experienced Associate to Associate Directors to join its expanding Transport Planning & Infrastructure team. This is a senior opportunity to lead on a diverse portfolio of development and infrastructure projects across the UK, working within a collaborative, planning-led environment.