Town Planner

Location/s: Manchester, Leeds, Altrincham, Liverpool; UK
Recruiter contact: Steven Johnston

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. 

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. 

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the division Environmental and social considerations are central to Mott MacDonald’s Purpose and its offerings across all sectors and territories. Our environment and social business provides essential services and innovative solutions which anticipate our clients' needs across all sectors.

Overview of the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Senior or Principal Town Planner, who is up to the challenge of growing and developing a team of Town Planners ideally at our office in the heart of Manchester. WE also have offices in Altrincham, Leeds and Liverpool, so candidates with a preference for these offices will also be considered. You will be responsible for growing our presence within the Manchester market, developing relationships with colleagues across the business, with a particular focus on developing links within your city region.

We are seeking a driven individual to support us in the delivery of a range of major projects. To support and grow our capabilities in providing strategic advice and securing planning approvals across a range of sectors, including rail, defence, energy generation, energy and water infrastructure, climate resilience, education, health, housing, employment, mixed-use regeneration and waste focused schemes.

You will be working alongside the full range of technical disciplines Mott MacDonald offers on some of the largest, most complex and exciting infrastructure and development projects in the UK. These will cover multiple sectors including energy, water, transport and the built and natural environment, for clients including Network Rail, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), United Utilities, National Highways, National Grid, Environment Agency, NHS, Government Departments such as the Department for Education (DfE) and a range of local authorities.