Working for an independent planning consultancy based at the edge of Manchester city centre. We are seeking proactive and pragmatic planners at Associate/Associate Director level, to help our clients successfully navigate the planning system.We value a strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty. Good communication is key, both for building client and team relationships and in your writing skills. And we encourage career-long learning - there''s always something new to learn.You''ll note that we aren''t seeking a specific number of years'' experience or qualifications or market expertise. We are seeking someone who will fit readily into our team and ways of working.Duties:Providing initial site appraisals and forming bespoke planning strategiesBuilding the best planning case based on strong evidence from the right expert teamLiaising with the local planning authority, the community and other stakeholdersNegotiating conditions and legal agreements to secure valuable, deliverable consentsPreparing and managing planning appeals and local plan examinationsInstructing counsel and acting as expert witness at public inquiriesAssisting in the day to day management of a small team of PlannersJoin a better teamWe work with many fantastic clients across the UK. Our clients include Mileway, Watson Homes, and Peel Waters. We work on a variety of challenging projects, often in sensitive locations at all stages of the development process. We are well versed with Green Belt; heritage and ..... full job details .....