I am a Senior Associate Director with twelve years consultancy experience, and lead the Town Centres and Retail Team in the Manchester Office of NLP. I worked at NLP between 2002 and 2004, before going on to gain other experience elsewhere, and returned to the business in 2010 with a confidence that it is the pre-eminent company in which to practice and the definitive choice to allow my career to flourish.
NLP is an exciting company which mixes a vibrant and fun character with a culture of professionalism, innovation and growth. The Manchester Office is a friendly place, with a relaxed atmosphere and strong camaraderie. Be it an after-work pint or a trip to Europe, NLP is simply a fun place to be. Whilst I am based in Manchester, I work on commissions across the UK and regularly lead cross-office Project Teams, which is both productive and enjoyable.
NLP is growing continually, and its employees are mentored and encouraged to grow too. I recall early days at NLP, submitting planning applications for small scale schemes and minor works, and I am now an expert witness and acknowledged expert on town centres and retail planning leading some of the largest development and regeneration schemes in the UK. NLP has taught me the importance of achieving the highest of standards, employing quality control and ensuring consistency. From my perspective, NLP is hugely respected, and that provides me with the ideal platform to win work and to serve and retain a wide portfolio of clients.
I returned to NLP as I respect the company and its ethos and know that it is an exceptional employer which will help me to forward my planning career in a professional yet relaxed environment.
