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Planning Director - Manchester

Planning Director - Manchester

FutureGen Recruitment • Manchester, England, UK
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Town Planning Director – Manchester (RTPI Chartered)

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)

About the Role

Our client, a leading national planning consultancy, is seeking an ambitious and experienced Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) to take on a pivotal role as Planning Director within their growing Manchester office.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership position where you will shape the direction of the Manchester team, manage a talented group of planning professionals, and play a central role in the consultancy’s continued success across the North West.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leadership & Team Management – inspire, mentor, and lead a team of town planners, ensuring professional development and high‑quality output.
  • Business Development – build new client relationships and expand the consultancy’s profile across the region.
  • Client Management – deliver outstanding planning advice and project leadership to a wide‑ranging portfolio of clients.
  • Strategic Input – contribute to business‑wide planning, driving growth and strengthening the Manchester office’s market position.

About You

We are looking for:

  • Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) with significant post‑qualification experience.
  • Proven leadership skills, with a track record of managing teams and projects.
  • Strong business development capabilities and a natural ability to build client relationships.
  • Excellent knowledge of the planning system and a track record of delivering successful outcomes.

Why Join?

  • National Reputation – work with a consultancy recognised as one of the UK’s leaders in planning, design, and development.
  • Diverse Projects – exposure to an exciting mix of large‑scale developments, regeneration schemes, and strategic planning projects.
  • Career Progression – genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of the Manchester office and shape your career trajectory at Director level.
  • Reward & Recognition – a highly competitive salary (£80k–£120k) plus performance‑related bonus and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Collaborative Culture – join a team where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are at the heart of everything they do.

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