Job Title: Associate / Associate Director of Town Planning Location: Altrincham, Manchester Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded planning consultancy in their search for an Associate or Associate Director of Town Planning. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, chartered planner to join a dynamic team and take a leading role in delivering a wide range of high-quality developments. The consultancy works across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors, providing strategic advice from site appraisal through to implementation. They have an integrated approach, combining planning, environmental assessment, and community engagement to ensure projects succeed. Associate / Associate Director - Key Responsibilities: Planning Appraisals: Lead on assessing development prospects and creating bespoke planning strategies to maximise the likelihood of securing permissions. Pre-Application Engagement: Proactively engage with local authorities to provide clarity on design parameters, policy requirements, and development viability. Planning Statements: Prepare high-quality statements to demonstrate compliance with planning policy, highlight benefits, and provide a balanced planning argument. Planning Management: Coordinate the application process from inception to implementation, managing consultant teams and ensuring documents are accurate and consistent. Public Consultation: Develop and deliver co...