Town Planner Location: Manchester

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their growing team in Manchester.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planner to join a dynamic consultancy working across a broad and varied portfolio of projects. My client works across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, education, retail & leisure, and hospitality, offering the successful candidate excellent exposure to diverse and interesting developments.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will play a key role in supporting and managing planning projects while acting as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the development process.

You will be responsible for providing clear and strategic planning advice, guiding clients through planning applications and development proposals, and working closely with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing and managing a range of planning applications and appeals

Providing expert planning advice to clients across a variety of sectors

Leading on site appraisals and planning feasibility assessments

Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation

Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key project stakeholders

Managing projects and maintaining strong client relationships

Attending client meetings and site visits where required

Candidate Requirements

RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment

Good knowledge of UK planning policy and legislation

Strong report writing and analytical skills

Excellent communication and client-facing abilities

Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively within a team

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning projects

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities

Interested in this opportunity? Contact Joel Bland on or email at