Planning Director - Manchester

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.