Senior Town Planner

Job Title:

Senior Town Planner

Location:

Preston or Manchester

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-regarded and growing independent planning and development consultancy in the appointment of a Senior Town Planner. The practice provides high-quality planning advice and project leadership, helping clients navigate the UK planning system with clarity and confidence.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner you will:

Lead and manage planning applications, appeals and strategic planning work from inception to determination
Provide commercially focused planning advice across a range of development types including residential, commercial, energy, sports & leisure, and transport sectors
Work with public consultees, local planning authorities and stakeholders to progress proposals effectively
Support and mentor junior planning staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment
Help grow client relationships and support business development activities

About You

You will ideally have:

A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
MRTPI status or be actively working towards chartership
Proven experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment
Strong understanding of UK planning policy and the development management process
Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects independently

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options based in Manchester or Preston
Exposure to a broad and diverse portfolio of planning projects
Professional development and CPD support
A supportive, team-oriented consultancy culture

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria above, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)