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Associate Town Planner | Associate Director
Job Posted: 15 days ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Expire in: 13 days
Job Description
Associate Town Planner | Associate Director
Location: Leeds or Manchester (Hybrid)
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary planning consultancy with their search for talented Planners, Senior Planners, Associate Directors, and Directors to join their growing North West team. With new office space launching in Leeds on 1st August, and an expanding presence in Manchester, this is an exciting time to join a forward-thinking firm with national reach and local expertise.
The Company
This top-20 UK planning consultancy has grown significantly in the past five years, now boasting a team of 50+ town planners across six regional hubs. They provide strategic planning services-primarily residential planning applications and land promotions-supported by in-house expertise in development economics, design, and heritage.
What's on Offer?
A competitive salary and package including private medical insurance and full payment of professional subscriptions
A supportive, autonomous and trust-based culture
A genuine focus on career development across all levels
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements tailored to you
The chance to help shape strategy for the Leeds/Manchester regionThe Role
Depending on your experience level, your role may involve leading projects, managing client relationships, and contributing to business development. Day-to-day responsibilities may include:
Advising on the development potential of land and buildings
Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals
Drafting policy representations for Local Plan consultations
Working with developers, landowners, and consultants on a range of residential-led projects
Supporting planning appeals and Local Plan Examinations
Contributing to land identification and strategic planning initiativesAbout You
We are keen to speak to ambitious, commercially aware planning professionals who meet the following criteria:
A degree in Town Planning or related subject
MRTPI or working towards chartership
Strong understanding of the UK planning system
Excellent writing, communication, and client-facing skills
Proactive, enthusiastic, and a strong team playerWhether you're an experienced Planner ready to step up, or a Senior Planner, Associate Director, or Director looking for a platform to accelerate your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Agile Working & Location
While the role is officially based out of Leeds or Manchester, the consultancy has a genuinely flexible hybrid working policy, and support is available via their wider regional hubs in Sheffield, Nottingham, Birmingham, and beyond.
To find out more, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment:
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