Senior Associate Planner - Hybrid, Career Growth

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Car allowance

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Festive period leave

Enhanced parental leave

Death in Service cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working

Professional development

Volunteering leave

Money-saving portal

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior to Senior Associate Planner to join its established Planning Team, with coverage across Ashby, Birmingham and Manchester. You will manage a diverse caseload, lead on planning applications, and develop client relationships.

Applicants should be MRTPI or near APC, with experience in a planning consultancy and strong knowledge of the UK planning system. The role offers hybrid working and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualification or APC in progress.
• Experience in a planning consultancy or relevant planning environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and current market.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise your own caseload with high‑quality advice.
• Prepare site appraisals and develop planning strategies.
• Submit and manage planning applications across a varied portfolio.
• Lead on site promotion, planning submissions and representations.
• Provide bespoke planning advice and build client relationships.
• Mentor junior team members and manage budgets/time records.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Team mentorship

Education

MRTPI qualification / APC in progress

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior to Senior Associate Planner to join its established Planning Team, with coverage across Ashby, Birmingham and Manchester. You will manage a diverse caseload, lead on planning applications, and develop client relationships.

Applicants should be MRTPI or near APC, with experience in a planning consultancy and strong knowledge of the UK planning system. The role offers hybrid working and clear progression opportunities.