Senior - Associate Town Planner

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

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The ability to manage projects independently and meet deadlines

Why Apply?

This Senior Planner role offers the chance to join a supportive consultancy with a strong project pipeline, clear opportunities for progression, and a collaborative team culture.

If you are interested in this Senior Planner position based in Manchester, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for more information