Planning Consultant

Planning Consultant

Location:

Manchester

Sector:
Architecture & Built Environment

We are a design‑led architecture practice based in Manchester, working across residential, commercial, mixed‑use and regeneration projects throughout the UK. Our in‑house planning team plays a key role in shaping projects from early feasibility through to delivery, working closely with architects, urban designers and clients.

We are seeking a Planning Consultant to join our growing Manchester studio. The successful candidate will provide planning advice across a diverse portfolio of projects, supporting design teams and clients through the planning process and helping to deliver high‑quality, commercially viable and policy‑compliant schemes.

• Provide planning advice at all stages of the development process, from site appraisal and feasibility to determination and post‑consent matters
• Prepare, manage and submit planning applications, including supporting statements and documentation
• Undertake planning policy research and analysis at local and national levels
• Liaise with local planning authorities, statutory consultees and other stakeholders
• Support and attend pre‑application meetings, design reviews and public consultations
• Work collaboratively with architects, consultants and clients to shape design‑led planning strategies
• Monitor planning applications and conditions, advising on amendments and compliance
  
  Contribute to appeals, revisions and negotiations where required

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Working towards or holding MRTPI accreditation (desirable)
• Experience working in a consultancy, local authority, or multidisciplinary design practice
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, particularly within urban environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident, organised and able to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Proactive and collaborative, with a genuine interest in architecture and design quality

• Opportunity to work within a design‑focused architectural practice
• Exposure to a wide range of project types and scales
• A collaborative studio environment in central Manchester
• Support for professional development and RTPI progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package