Town Planner - Forward-Thinking Consultancy | Altrincham | £30k-£37k

Are you a driven, early-career town planner with a passion for people and places?

We're partnering with a progressive and people-focused planning and development consultancy to find a Planner to join their vibrant and collaborative team based in Altrincham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional with around 2 years' experience to work on a diverse range of UK-based projects, grow their network, and play an active role in shaping the built environment in a company that values freedom, proactivity, and perspective.

What You'll Be Doing:

Translating site research into high-quality written outputs

Reviewing planning policy/history and contributing to strategy discussions

Preparing clear and concise project updates and reports

Leading on minor applications, liaising with design teams and monitoring progress

Supporting business development and producing social media content

Assisting in the preparation of site appraisals, statements, and planning applications

What We're Looking For:

A Master's in Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, or similar

Minimum 2 years' town planning experience

Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Confidence in managing tasks independently and working to deadlines

RTPI Associate (or working toward full accreditation)

Adobe Creative Suite skills are a bonus

UK driver's license and access to a car is advantageous

What's On Offer:

Salary between £30,000 - £37,000

26 days' leave + bank holidays (buy/sell option available)

Company-wide bonus scheme

Career break policy

Hybrid working policy and flexible hours

Collaborative, people-first culture with opportunities for growth

Company pension, team socials, and CPD support

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position