Assistant Planner Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy seeks an Assistant Town Planner and a Planner to support various projects in Manchester. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have 12-24 months of experience. The roles offer a chance to work on exciting developments while benefiting from a structured learning framework in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Structured learning framework

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' relevant experience for Assistant Planner role.
• Minimum 2 years' relevant experience for Planner role.
• Motivated by client benefits and eager to grow within the profession.

Responsibilities

• Support projects across Regeneration, Retail & Leisure, and Strategic Land.
• Involvement in brownfield and major residential developments.
• Cooperate in strategic residential promotion and urban proposals.

Skills

Relevant experience in town planning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Town Planner | Town Planner

Location

Manchester

About the Company

The consultancy is an innovative, insight-driven professional services business delivering town planning consultancy to both public and private sector clients. With a team of over 50 across multiple UK offices, the business places real value on its people, fostering a culture rooted in inclusivity, empowerment, and sustainable development.

They offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working, and the chance to be part of a successful and growing national practice. The consultancy has a broad portfolio, working across sectors including Strategic Land, Regeneration, Retail & Leisure, Later Living, and more, supported by market-leading Analytics and Research.

The Roles

The Manchester office has opportunities for:

• Assistant Planner - minimum 12 months' relevant experience
• Planner - minimum 2 years' relevant experience

Working across Regeneration, Retail & Leisure, and Strategic Land, these roles will involve supporting a diverse range of projects, including brownfield and major residential developments, strategic residential promotion, town centre and retail/leisure proposals, older persons' schemes, and major health developments.

Candidates should hold a relevant degree and either be working towards RTPI Chartership or already hold RTPI status. These roles offer the chance to work under the guidance of senior colleagues while building your skills and experience across a varied and high-profile portfolio.

About You

You are motivated by using your skills to benefit clients, eager to grow through a structured learning framework, and thrive in a supportive, people-focused environment.

Interested?

If you're looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a forward-thinking planning consultancy, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)