Senior Town Planner
Location: Manchester

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with an exciting consultancy, in their search for a Senior Town Planner for their Manchester office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to join a well-established and forward-thinking consultancy, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use sectors. The role offers strong project ownership, client exposure, and clear opportunities for progression within a collaborative team environment.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will take responsibility for managing planning projects from inception through to determination, providing high-quality, commercially focused planning advice.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and managing planning applications, appeals, and pre-application submissions

Preparing high-quality planning statements and supporting documentation

Undertaking site appraisals and detailed planning policy analysis

Acting as the main point of contact for clients and local planning authorities

Attending meetings, site visits, and committee hearings as required

Supporting and mentoring junior members of the planning team

Contributing to planning strategy and project delivery across a wide range of developments

About You

The successful Senior Town Planner will have:

MRTPI Chartered status (or be close to achieving chartership)

Strong private sector experience within a planning consultancy

Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and development management

Proven experience leading planning applications independently

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A proactive, organised, and commercially aware approach

Why Apply?

Join a respected and growing planning consultancy

Work on high-profile and varied projects

Clear scope for progression and professional development

Supportive and collaborative working environment

For further information on this Senior Town Planner role in Manchester, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment