Job Title: Senior Town Planner Ref: BM362 Location: Manchester Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 This is an excellent opportunity to join a multidisciplined property and planning consultancy who provide wide range of expertise to the commercial, education, healthcare, residential and rural sectors. They are on the lookout for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Town Planner who is looking to progress to an Associate level and join their team in Manchester. Benefits for the role of Senior Town Planner include: Highly competitive salary Contributory pension scheme Hybrid working Generous holiday allowance Professional development Personal developmentDuties for the role of Senior Town Planner: Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects across residential, commercial, retail, leisure and infrastructure sectors Undertaking site appraisals, assessing development opportunities and advising clients on planning potential and strategy Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications, planning statements, representations and supporting documentation Leading site promotion and strategic land planning activities, helping clients maximise the potential of their land assets Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, including architects, highways, drainage, landscape and ecology consultants Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local planning authorities, statutory consultees, elected members and other stakeholders Attending and leading project meetings, presenting planning advice and negotiating to secure the best possible outcomes for clientsRequirements for the role of Senior Town Planner: Proven experience within a town planning consultancy, local authority or related planning environment Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), or be working towards chartership with a clear route to completion Experience managing planning applications, development proposals and associated planning documentation A good understanding of the UK planning system, relevant policy and development management processes Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills The ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise workloads and meet competing deadlines Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and confidence managing project finances A collaborative approach, with the confidence to work independently and contribute positively to a wider team An interest in developing client relationships, identifying opportunities and contributing to business developmentIf this role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to Town Planning please feel free to contact Ben Moore on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). There are many more roles available on our website at (url removed). This is a permanent role