Town Planner Senior Town Planner

Job Title: Planner / Senior Planner
Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and forward-thinking planning consultancy in their search for a Planner or Senior Planner to join their expanding Manchester team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic consultancy working across a diverse and engaging portfolio of projects, including residential, commercial, education, retail & leisure, and hospitality developments.

You will play a key role as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through the planning process and helping to unlock development potential across a variety of sectors.

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing expert planning advice
• Manage planning applications and support appeals
• Assess development opportunities across a range of sectors
• Prepare high-quality reports and planning documentation
• Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants
• Support project delivery from early-stage advice through to consent

• Experience in a planning role (consultancy, local authority, or development)
• Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline
• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach
• Proactive, organised, and a strong team player

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work across a wide variety of sectors and projects
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

If you're looking to take the next step in your planning career within a growing and ambitious consultancy, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)