Senior Associate Planner | Hybrid Work & Client Strategy

PENGUIN RECRUITMENT LTD; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Professional development

Personal development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate Planner to lead a varied portfolio of planning projects across residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors. The role involves providing strategic guidance, handling applications and appeals, and mentoring junior staff.

You will work in a hybrid setup with a focus on client relationship management, development opportunities and budget oversight. The role is permanent and requires RTPI Chartered status.

Qualifications

• Chartered Membership of the RTPI is required.
• Significant experience in a planning consultancy or local authority.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and development management.
• Experience handling complex planning applications and appeals.
• Ability to provide commercially focused planning advice.
• Strong client relationship management and development skills.
• Experience budgeting and managing professional fees.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of planning projects across sectors.
• Provide strategic planning advice to landowners, developers and clients.
• Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals, pre-application submissions and statements.
• Undertake planning appraisals, feasibility assessments and site promotion strategies.
• Advise on planning policy, Local Plan representations and development plan matters.
• Build strong relationships with clients, authorities and consultants.
• Identify new business opportunities to grow the planning team.
• Take responsibility for budgets, fees, and financial performance.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

RTPI Chartered

Planning consultancy experience

UK planning legislation

Planning applications management

Client relationship management

Business development

Project budgeting

Mentoring juniors

Communication skills

Education

Professional planning qualification

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate Planner to lead a varied portfolio of planning projects across residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors. The role involves providing strategic guidance, handling applications and appeals, and mentoring junior staff.

You will work in a hybrid setup with a focus on client relationship management, development opportunities and budget oversight. The role is permanent and requires RTPI Chartered status.