Associate Town Planner | Associate Director

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in the North West is seeking an Associate Town Planner to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to lead diverse projects, mentor junior colleagues, and actively contribute to business development in a supportive environment. With a competitive salary and flexible working options, this is an ideal next step for a commercially aware planning professional.

Benefits

Flexible / hybrid working options

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in planning (consultancy or public sector).
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and development management processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Problem Solving

Education

MRTPI qualification

Job description

Associate Town Planner – Consultancy | North West | £40,000 – £50,000 DOE + Benefits
Location: Cheshire (Hybrid Working Available)
Sector: Town Planning
Reference: 88729

Are you a driven and commercially minded Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? We’re working exclusively with a respected and fast-growing planning consultancy based in the North West to find an exceptional Associate Town Planner to join their dynamic team.

About the Company

This boutique planning consultancy has built a strong reputation across the North West for delivering high-quality planning advice across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. With a collaborative and agile culture, they are passionate about the places they help shape and the people they work with – both clients and colleagues.

Due to sustained growth and a healthy pipeline of diverse projects, they are now looking to appoint an Associate-level Town Planner to help lead projects, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to business development.

The Role

As Associate Town Planner, you will:

• Take ownership of a varied caseload including residential, strategic land, and mixed-use schemes

• Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals

• Work closely with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders to deliver planning solutions

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal knowledge sharing

• Support business development activities and build client relationships

About You

We’re looking for a commercially aware and personable planning professional who can bring:

• MRTPI qualification (or working towards)

• 5+ years’ experience in planning (consultancy or public sector)

• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and development management processes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A proactive, solutions-driven mindset and a desire to contribute to a growing practice

What’s on Offer

• Salary in the region of £40,000-£50,000 depending on experience

• Flexible / hybrid working options

• Clear progression opportunities in a growing business

• Supportive, close-knit team culture

• Varied and rewarding project portfolio

Contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on 01792 365 108 or send your CV to [e-mail]