Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Manchester; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Career progression

Supportive leadership

Flexible working

Interesting regional projects

Résumé du poste

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Town Planner for our Manchester office to join a design-led planning consultancy renowned for collaborative culture and career development.

You’ll work on a mix of residential, commercial and regeneration projects, from small schemes to high-profile developments, with opportunities for progression and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline required.
• MRTPI status preferred or actively pursuing it.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and manage planning applications.
• Conduct research and provide policy advice.
• Support senior colleagues with appeals and strategic planning work.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders and local authorities.
• Contribute to high-quality planning statements and reports.

Connaissances

Town Planning

Project coordination

Communication

Formation

Degree in Town Planning

Description du poste

Town Planner - Manchester

Salary - Negotiable

Are you a motivated Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? I'm working with a highly respected, design-led planning consultancy in the heart of Manchester, and they're looking to add a talented planner to their growing team.

This firm is known for its collaborative culture, exceptional project quality, and genuine commitment to career development. If you're seeking an environment where your voice is heard, your work has impact, and your progression is supported, this could be the perfect move.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you'll work across an exciting mix of residential, commercial, and regeneration projects-ranging from small schemes to large, high-profile developments. You'll be involved in:

• Preparing and managing planning applications
• Conducting research and providing sound policy advice
• Supporting senior colleagues with appeals and strategic planning work
• Engaging with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities
• Contributing to high-quality planning statements and reports

You'll join a friendly and knowledgeable team that values initiative, clear communication, and creative thinking.

About You

To be considered, you should have:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Ideally MRTPI status (or currently working towards it)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, organised approach and genuine passion for planning
• Previous consultancy experience is beneficial but not essential

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary tailored to your experience
• Clear progression pathway and ongoing professional development
• Supportive leadership and a welcoming team culture
• Flexible working options
• Opportunity to work on some of the region's most interesting projects