Senior Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is searching for a Senior Town Planner to join a respected consultancy in Manchester. This role offers a variety of planning projects focusing on residential and mixed-use developments. With support for career progression and a collaborative team culture, it's a fantastic opportunity for a chartered planner to thrive within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Mentoring and support for career progression

Qualifications

• MRTPI Chartered Town Planner is essential.
• Experience with residential and mixed-use planning schemes is required.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and local policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver planning applications and appeals.
• Provide planning strategy and advice to clients.
• Coordinate with authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Planning Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Education

MRTPI Chartered Town Planner

Job description

Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Manchester, UK

About the Role:
Penguin Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a respected planning consultancy in Manchester to recruit a Senior Town Planner. This is a great opportunity for a Chartered Planner to join a supportive and well-established team working on a wide range of planning projects across the North West, with a particular focus on residential and mixed-use developments.

The Role Offers:

• A varied and rewarding project portfolio across the region
• Opportunity to lead planning applications, appeals, and client meetings
• A clear pathway for career progression with mentoring and support
• Flexible hybrid working model and a collaborative team culture

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and delivering planning applications and appeals for residential and mixed-use schemes
• Providing planning strategy and advice to a wide range of clients
• Coordinating with local authorities, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams
• Attending public consultations and representing clients at hearings
• Supporting junior team members and contributing to business development efforts

Requirements:

• MRTPI Chartered Town Planner (essential)
• Demonstrable experience working on residential and mixed-use planning schemes, ideally within the North West
• Strong working knowledge of the UK planning system and local policies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and work both independently and within a team

Interested?
To discuss this role in confidence, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment on 01792 365 006 or email [e-mail]. Alternatively, send your CV through to arrange a confidential call.