Town Planner – Manchester
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join the team in Manchester.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with 2-4 years’ planning experience to take the next step in their career. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of projects across residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use schemes, working alongside an experienced team of professionals.
The Role
1. Preparing, managing, and submitting planning applications and appeals
2. Supporting planning appraisals, research, and policy reviews
3. Drafting planning statements and reports to a high professional standard
4. Attending client meetings, site visits, and hearings where required
5. Collaborating with colleagues and clients to deliver successful outcomes
About You
6. RTPI accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related discipline
7. 2-4 years’ experience in planning (public or private sector)
8. Strong communication and report writing skills
9. Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines
10. Working towards or already MRTPI chartership
What’s on Offer
11. Competitive salary and benefits package
12. Support towards achieving MRTPI chartership
13. Opportunities for professional growth and career development
14. A chance to work on diverse and exciting projects across the UK