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Town Planner | Senior Town Planner
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Job Title: Planner / Assistant Planner
Location: Preston or Manchester
Full-time | Competitive Salary | Excellent Benefits | Private Healthcare | Flexible Working
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading independent planning consultancy with offices in Preston and Manchester. This dynamic and well-regarded firm is known for its personal, tailored service and expertise across both public and private sector projects. With clients ranging from landowners and developers to public bodies and professionals in the property sector, they offer a varied and stimulating workload with real opportunities for professional growth.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a professional, ambitious and proactive Planner or Assistant Planner to join this vibrant and dedicated planning team. You'll work on a broad mix of projects across multiple sectors, taking responsibility for planning work from initial appraisal and fee proposals through to submission of applications, appeals, and inquiries.
With a strong commercial mindset and client-focused approach, you will have the opportunity to take the lead on projects and develop your own client base over time, supported by a team that places professional development at the heart of what they do.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals across a variety of sectors
Respond to planning enquiries and provide planning policy advice
Develop relationships with clients and external consultants
Support the growth of the business through high-quality service and professionalism
Contribute to multidisciplinary projects across the consultancy
Manage multiple projects and deadlines efficientlyAbout You:
MRTPI chartered (or working towards chartership)
Strong technical knowledge of UK planning legislation, procedures, and practice
Experience in preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
Able to work independently and as part of a wider team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commercial awareness and ambition to grow your client base
A "can-do" attitude and proactive, problem-solving approachWhat's on Offer:
Competitive salary, reviewed annually and based on experience
Flexible working (minimum 37.5 hours/week)
Private healthcare
Company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
Full payment of professional fees
Structured CPD and clear progression opportunitiesThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their planning career within a collaborative, forward-thinking consultancy. Whether you are a recent graduate with some planning experience or an experienced planner ready for your next step, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information or to apply, contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussionBefore You Apply
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