Chartered Town Planner

Job Title: Chartered Town Planner Location: Manchester Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established property consultancy in their search for a Chartered Town Planner based in Manchester, Asby or Birmingham. Responsibilities Manage and prioritise your own caseload Lead on energy and infrastructure projects (water, gas, electricity) Undertake site appraisals and pre-application advice requests Prepare, submit and manage planning applications and reports Deliver clear, bespoke planning advice to clients Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders Liaise with Planning Officers, Councillors and statutory consultees Project manage multidisciplinary teams (e.g. architects, highways, ecology) Attend and lead project and client meetings Negotiate to secure the best outcomes for clients Mentor junior team members, including APC support Support team collaboration and share workloads Manage budgets, time recording and invoicing Requirements MRTPI qualified (or equivalent experience at senior level) Strong experience within planning, ideally including infrastructure or energy projects Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational and time management abilities Self-motivated with a proactive approach High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines Strong understanding of the UK planning system and market Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems Team player with leadership and mentoring capability Benefits Competitive salary Discretionary bonus scheme 25-30 days annual leave + birthday leave + Christmas closure Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Life assurance (Death in Service) Employee Assistance Programme (including family health support) Online discounts and savings platform 2 days paid volunteering leave per year Flexible, hybrid working model Opportunity to work on high-profile energy and infrastructure projectsInterested? For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at or call (phone number removed)