Associate Director / Technical Director - Town Planning Location: Manchester (hybrid working available) Type: Permanent | Full-time Salary: Competitive + car allowance + bonus + excellent benefits

A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director or Technical Director to lead and grow its Town Planning capability in Manchester. This is a senior-level opportunity within one of the UK's most respected planning and environmental teams, delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure and development projects across multiple sectors.

With a strong pipeline of nationally significant work in transport, energy, water, and residential development, this is a chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure in the North of England.

The Opportunity

Lead and grow a team of town planning consultants based in Manchester and across the North.

Deliver expert planning advice on major development and infrastructure schemes.

Manage multi-disciplinary bids and complex project delivery.

Build and maintain client relationships with public and private sector stakeholders.

Contribute to national thought leadership around Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation.

Drive business development and identify new market opportunities.

About You

Chartered Member of the RTPI, with an RTPI-accredited degree in Town and Country Planning.

Proven leadership experie...