Senior or Associate Town Planner (Planning Consultancy)

Senior or Associate Town Planner (Planning Consultancy)

Hive Land & Planning · Manchester (Salford) · Hybrid · Permanent · Senior £37k–£46k | Associate £46k–£58k + bonus inclusion

Join a consultancy advising on large-scale regeneration and new settlements.

Key details

• Permanent, full-time Planning roles (part-time considered for the right candidate)
• Salary by level: Senior £37k–£46k | Associate £46k–£58k
• Inclusion in the bonus scheme
• Hybrid: Manchester City Centre fringe / home working
• 25 days' annual leave + birthday off + Christmas to New Year closure
• Comprehensive pension and benefits
• Office: Manchester City Centre fringe (Salford)

Why join Hive?

• Work on projects you'll have heard of — Homes England sites, the Barrow Housing Delivery Strategy, Cotton Works Wigan, Preston City Living, Ashton MDZ
• Genuine career progression pathway
• Recognition in a small, growing team — what you do gets noticed and rewarded
• Bonus scheme inclusion from day 1
• Direct access to the Directors
• A "no egos" culture — partnership and collaboration
• Be part of some of the region's most high-profile regeneration and housing delivery projects

About Hive

Hive is Insider North West Property Consultancy of the Year 2026 and RTPI Mid-Sized Planning Consultancy of the Year 2026. We advise on town planning, development surveying and socio-economics across the UK, specialising in large-scale residential-led regeneration and new settlements. We've grown to 11 people since 2018 and we've got further growth in mind — this hire is part of a wider plan to add 3–4 roles in 2026.

Who we're looking for

You'll join our Planning team working alongside experienced consultants on high-profile schemes. You'll be encouraged to innovate, take ownership and get involved across the wider Hive business.

Essential

• MRTPI chartered
• 2–5 years post-qualification experience in a town planning role
• Full-time paid town planning experience (student placements don't count)
• Public or private sector background — both welcome
• Demonstrable residential and/or regeneration experience
• Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills
• Comfortable running workstreams independently and building client relationships
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a growth mindset
• Solution-focused, collaborative and personable
• Self-motivated and comfortable with autonomy

Preferred specialisms

Any of the following would be a plus: residential, garden villages / new settlements / new towns, urban regeneration, masterplanning / placemaking, public-sector advisory, RP / affordable, commercial.

Geography

Based within Greater Manchester or within approximately a 1-hour commute of Manchester (by car or public transport). Candidates genuinely willing to relocate will also be considered. This is a hybrid role — not fully remote. Project work is UK-wide; the team is Manchester-centred.

Three ways to apply

• Apply via LinkedIn — Easy Apply on our company page
• Email your CV and a short note to Stuart Sage, Director — stuart.sage@hiveland.co.uk
• Prefer a confidential chat first? Message Stuart on LinkedIn or call 07584 274126