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.