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Associate Director – Planning – Manchester
Greater Manchester, North West
Tarson works with planning consultancies, developers, housebuilders and local authorities across the UK. We regularly support employers hiring for Associate Director roles in the Manchester area, where demand remains consistently strong across development management, strategic planning, regeneration, mixed‑use schemes and major infrastructure.
Associate Director responsibilities typically include leading major planning applications, overseeing project teams, managing client relationships, shaping development strategies, providing high‑level planning advice, coordinating multi‑disciplinary consultant inputs, and supporting appeals and public consultations. Many Manchester‑based roles also involve strategic development planning, sustainability assessments, transport considerations, heritage impact work and input into complex regeneration schemes.
If you are an experienced planning professional seeking senior leadership opportunities, exposure to high‑profile projects or a move into consultancy, development or local government, Tarson can connect you with employers actively hiring in the Manchester market. Submit your CV to be considered for upcoming opportunities.
Job Details
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Employer
Tarson Limited -
Location
Greater Manchester, North West -
Salary
£65,000 – £75,000 DOE -
Contract Type
Full time, Hybrid, Permanent -
Job Level
Planner / Planning Officer -
Reference
TPA016 -
Function
Town Planning -
Sector
Private Consultancy -
Specialism
Consultancy, Development Management, Planning & Development