Senior Planner Location: Manchester Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working on behalf of a well respected consultancy, in their quest for a Senior Planner for their Manchester office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Planner to join a growing and well-regarded planning consultancy, working across a diverse portfolio of projects and playing a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice to a broad client base. The Role As a Senior Planner, you will take responsibility for managing planning projects from inception through to determination, providing commercially focused advice and supporting the wider planning team. Key responsibilities include: Managing and delivering planning applications, appeals, and pre-application submissions Preparing quality planning statements and supporting documentation Providing clear and robust planning advice to clients Liaising with local planning authorities, stakeholders, and consultants Undertaking site appraisals and planning strategy work Supporting and mentoring junior members of the planning team About You The successful Senior Planner will have: A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline MRTPI status or be working towards chartership Several years' experience within a consultancy or local authority environment Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management ...