Salary: £45k - 50k per year
Reference: JO0000060560
Senior Planner
Permanent | Trafford | Remote or Hybrid
Salary: Up to £50,000
Carrington West are representing a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Trafford, who are seeking a Senior Planner to join their expanding planning team.
Working with a wide range of clients across North West England, our client delivers expert advice and bespoke solutions on projects with a strong rural and agricultural focus.
The Role
As Senior Planner, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of projects from farm diversification and agricultural buildings to rural housing and renewable energy schemes. You’ll be working closely with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality planning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver planning applications, appeals, and policy representations.
• Provide expert planning advice tailored to rural and agricultural contexts.
• Liaise with clients, landowners, and local authorities to achieve project goals.
• Conduct site appraisals and feasibility studies.
• Support junior staff and contribute to the consultancy’s growth.

About You:

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards).
• Solid experience in rural or agricultural planning projects.
• Strong understanding of planning policy and legislation in England.
• Confident communicator with excellent client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage projects independently and within a team environment.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £50,000 (DOE).
• Flexible working arrangements - remote or hybrid options available.
• Involvement in diverse and meaningful rural projects.
• Supportive and collaborative work culture.

How to Apply
Please send your CV to Georgia Cookson at Carrington West or call 02393 876 099 for a confidential conversation.
Job reference: 60560

• Manage and deliver planning applications, appeals, and policy representations.
• Provide expert planning advice tailored to rural and agricultural contexts.
• Liaise with clients, landowners, and local authorities to achieve project goals.
• Conduct site appraisals and feasibility studies.
• Support junior staff and contribute to the consultancy’s growth