Planner

Town Planner Location: Manchester Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a dynamic and forward thinking planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their growing team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Town Planner to join an established consultancy, working across a range of planning projects while gaining exposure to both independently managed schemes and larger, team-led developments. The successful Town Planner will play a key role in delivering high-quality planning services and supporting the continued growth of the business. The Role As a Town Planner, you will be responsible for managing smaller projects while supporting the delivery of larger, more complex schemes alongside senior team members. You will work closely with colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders, contributing to projects from early stages through to completion, while developing your technical expertise and professional experience as a Town Planner. Key Responsibilities Project managing smaller planning projects, including preparing project plans with key deliverables and milestones Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget Supporting Project Managers on larger projects and completing key tasks Preparing high-quality reports and first draft documentation Attending and contributing to internal and external meetings Engaging with clients, Local Planning Authorities, and other stakeholders Organising and participating in statutory consultations Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project documentation Supporting business development and attending networking events Contributing to the overall delivery of the business strategy Candidate Requirements Relevant undergraduate degree and RTPI accredited postgraduate qualification Chartered Member of the RTPI (or close to submission) Experience within a planning consultancy or similar environment Strong ability to manage tasks efficiently and meet deadlines Ability to develop solutions to planning and policy-related challenges Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to understand and implement project strategies effectively Proactive approach to professional development and career progression What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to manage your own projects and develop responsibility Supportive and collaborative team environment Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities Exposure to a diverse range of planning projects Interested in this opportunity? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at