Town Planner (Hybrid) – RTPI APC Mentoring & Growth

Energy Jobline CVL; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

23 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays

Hybrid working (1-2 days per week)

Season travel ticket loan

Cycle scheme

RTPI APC/ISEP accreditation support

Manchester city-centre office

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment are seeking a Town Planner to join a Manchester-based planning consultancy. You will support applications and appeals, conduct planning research and work on residential, commercial, strategic land and renewable energy projects.

The role offers hybrid working (1-2 days a week), a competitive salary (£35,000–£40,000) with a bonus scheme, and a path to RTPI APC; you will develop professionally alongside experienced planners at a busy city-centre office near Piccadilly Station.

Qualifications

• RTPI-accredited planning degree.
• Strong research and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• A proactive, adaptable and creative approach.
• Motivation to learn and develop within consultancy.
• Professional and collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.
• Undertaking planning research and providing planning advice.
• Assisting with a variety of residential, commercial, strategic land and renewable energy projects.
• Working collaboratively with clients, consultants and planning authorities.
• Developing your professional and commercial planning skills.

Skills

Strong research

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Organisational abilities

Proactive and adaptable

Creative approach

Motivation to learn

Professional and collaborative

Education

RTPI-accredited planning degree

Job description

Penguin Recruitment are seeking a Town Planner to join a Manchester-based planning consultancy. You will support applications and appeals, conduct planning research and work on residential, commercial, strategic land and renewable energy projects.

The role offers hybrid working (1-2 days a week), a competitive salary (£35,000–£40,000) with a bonus scheme, and a path to RTPI APC; you will develop professionally alongside experienced planners at a busy city-centre office near Piccadilly Station.