Senior Town Planner & Project Leadership

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent career progression

Varied project portfolio

Supportive environment

Ownership of projects

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd seeks an Associate Planner in Wilmslow to lead a diverse planning portfolio. You will guide applications from inception to determination, advise clients, and liaise with authorities and stakeholders on complex projects.

The role requires MRTPI status or progress toward chartered status, with proven planning expertise, strong policy knowledge, and excellent communication. Competitive salary and clear progression are offered.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartered status, with significant relevant planning experience.
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy, legislation and development management.
• Experience preparing and managing planning applications and appeals.
• Proven ability to manage projects and work to deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence liaising with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities for business development.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating a varied portfolio of planning projects from inception through to determination.
• Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications, including complex and strategic developments.
• Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, developers and other key stakeholders.
• Undertaking planning policy research and preparing supporting reports and statements.
• Supporting business development activities and helping to maintain and develop client relationships.
• Assisting with the mentoring and development of junior team members where appropriate.
• Contributing to the continued growth and success of the consultancy.

Skills

MRTPI status

Planning experience

Client liaison

Project management

Policy knowledge

Communication skills

Education

MRTPI qualification or working towards chartered status

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd seeks an Associate Planner in Wilmslow to lead a diverse planning portfolio. You will guide applications from inception to determination, advise clients, and liaise with authorities and stakeholders on complex projects.

The role requires MRTPI status or progress toward chartered status, with proven planning expertise, strong policy knowledge, and excellent communication. Competitive salary and clear progression are offered.