Planner/Senior Planner

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Manchester is seeking a motivated Town Planner with 2-4 years' experience to join their team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects across the North West and receive ongoing support for professional development. Candidates should hold an RTPI-accredited degree and possess strong communication skills. The position includes responsibilities such as managing planning applications and engaging with key stakeholders.

Benefits

Professional development support

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to high-profile projects

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in planning within a consultancy or similar environment.
• Experience in preparing and managing planning applications.
• Ability to engage with clients and local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and management of planning applications.
• Contribute to drafting planning statements and supporting documents.
• Undertake research and policy analysis for project delivery.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proactive and solutions-focused approach

Education

RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning

Progression towards MRTPI accreditation

Job description

Overview

Town Planner - ManchesterPenguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading planning consultancy in their search for a talented Town Planner to join their Manchester office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2-4 years' post-graduate experience who is ready to take on more responsibility, work on a wide range of projects, and continue progressing their career in a supportive and ambitious consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and management of planning applications, appraisals, and appeals.
• Contribute to the drafting of planning statements, development plan representations, and supporting documents.
• Undertake planning research and policy analysis to support project delivery.
• Engage with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders.
• Work across a diverse portfolio including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Support senior colleagues in delivering high-quality planning advice to clients.

About You / Qualifications

• An RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years' experience in planning, ideally within a consultancy or similar professional environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, commercially aware, and solutions-focused approach.
• Progression towards MRTPI accreditation (or recently achieved).

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work with a respected and forward-thinking planning consultancy. Exposure to exciting, high-profile projects across the North West and beyond.
• Clear progression opportunities with ongoing professional development support.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

This is an exciting chance for a motivated Town Planner with 2-4 years' experience to join a highly regarded consultancy in Manchester and further their career with a dynamic and growing team. If you are interested in this role, please contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email