Senior Town Planner Principal Town Planner

Senior / Principal Town Planner

Manchester and Sheffield

Are you looking to take your career in town planning to the next level?

We are working with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy, offering an exciting opportunity for talented and ambitious Senior and Principal Town Planners to join their successful and growing teams in Manchester and Sheffield.

The Role

As part of a dynamic and progressive planning team, you will play a key role in delivering major infrastructure and development projects across various sectors, working with clients including National Highways, Homes England, HS2, local authorities, private developers, and more.

This is an opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading planning consultancies, recognised for its innovative approach to sustainable infrastructure and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading on planning projects across multiple sectors, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Acting as a lead consultant on multi-disciplinary projects, managing stakeholders and project timelines.
• Supporting business growth through bid preparation, tender submissions, and framework responses.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior planners.
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders, maintaining and building strong relationships.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related field, with RTPI membership (or working towards it).
• Proven experience working within a consultancy, developer, or local authority environment.
• Strong knowledge of TCPA, DCO, and EIA processes.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively.
• A proactive and driven approach, with a keen interest in sustainable planning and infrastructure.

What's in It for You?

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A flexible and supportive working environment with hybrid options.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile and cutting-edge projects.
• A structured career development plan, with training and mentoring to support your progression.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas and contributions are valued.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning consultancy and make a real impact on the future of our communities. If you're ready for the next step in your career and want to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you!

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)