Senior Town Planner

Senior Town Planner – Leading Planning Consultancy | Central Manchester (Hybrid) | Competitive Salary + Benefits

A highly respected and forward-thinking planning consultancy based in Central Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join their growing team.

With an impressive track record of delivering high-quality outcomes across residential, retail, green belt, and major regeneration projects, this consultancy is renowned for treating planning as a core strategic service-not just a regulatory requirement. They’re now expanding to meet rising demand and are looking for ambitious professionals ready to contribute to high-profile, complex developments across the North West and beyond.

The Opportunity

This is a key hire for the business, offering the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of challenging and rewarding projects. As a Senior Planner, you’ll take a lead role in project management, client liaison, application strategy, and consultant team coordination.

Based in a central Manchester office with the flexibility for hybrid working, this position offers a rare blend of autonomy, collaboration, and career development.

What We’re Looking For

• RTPI-qualified (or equivalent) with demonstrable experience in planning consultancy or a local authority.

• Proven ability to manage large-scale applications and navigate complex planning issues.

• A commercially aware mindset with a passion for unlocking development potential.

• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a desire to help grow a thriving consultancy.

What You’ll Be Joining

This consultancy believes planning is the foundation of every successful development-an opportunity to create long-term value and strategic growth. Their work is defined by deep client relationships, innovative thinking, and a commitment to delivering meaningful change through planning.

You’ll be joining a friendly, highly motivated team with a strong pipeline of projects and a reputation for excellence.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte sofia.conte@penguinrecruitment.co.uk or call 01792 957386. We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position