Hive Land & Planning
Senior or Associate Town Planner (Planning Consultancy)
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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
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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
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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
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