Planner in Knutsford)

Penguin Recruitment; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural planning consultancy is seeking a Planner in Knutsford to advise clients on planning applications and ensure successful outcomes. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant planning qualification and possess strong understanding of the UK planning system. This role offers a friendly, inclusive culture with generous benefits including mental health support and professional development opportunities, making it an excellent chance to work in a supportive environment while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Mental health and wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Pension and health cover

Career progression and CPD support

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and local planning policies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive, proactive, and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on planning applications and development proposals.
• Prepare and submit planning documentation, reports, and applications.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality outcomes.

Skills

Client engagement

Research skills

Communication skills

Planning knowledge

Education

Relevant planning qualification

Job description

Job Title: Planner

Location: Knutsford

Peng Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing rural planning consultancy that prides itself on its friendly, inclusive culture. The team values everyone's views, celebrates achievements, and creates an environment where people genuinely enjoy their work.

Based in the picturesque Cheshire countryside, this role offers the chance to swap traffic fumes for fresh country air while making a real difference for clients—helping to improve people's lives and support small businesses.The Opportunity

As a Planner, you will work closely with clients on a variety of planning projects professional advice and support to ensure successful outcomes. You will join a collaborative team of consultants, designers, and project, where your expertise will be valued and your professional growth supported.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on planning work, client engagement, and contributing to a team culture that values innovation, collaboration, and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on planning applications and development proposals.
• Prepare and submit planning documentation, reports, and applications.
• Undertake research and site appraisals to support development proposals.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver‑quality outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to the growth and reputation of the consultancy.

About You

• Relevant planning qualification (Town Planning or related discipline).
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and local planning policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a, friendly team.
• Positive, proactive, and client‑focused approach.

Benefits & Culture

• Generous holiday allowance and paid leave
• Celebration events and team socials
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Contributions towards professional subscriptions/memberships
• Recruitment incentives
• Pension and health cover
• Life cover
• Career progression and CPD support
• Occupational sick pay
• Team refreshments and excellent office facilities
• Enjoy working in a rural location with a healthy work‑life balance

Interested?

CVs and informal enquiries are welcome.