Senior Town Planner

Senior Planner Location: Manchester Salary: £40-50,000

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be partnering with a fast-growing, ambitious planning and development consultancy to recruit a Senior Planner for its expanding Manchester team. This is a great chance for an experienced planning professional to take the next step in their career with a forward-looking consultancy that puts its people first. You will work on a diverse mix of projects across the UK, delivering high-quality planning advice and guiding clients through complex planning issues.

In this Senior Planner role, you will lead a variety of planning projects, develop strong client relationships and work closely with Local Planning Authorities, consultants and senior colleagues to secure successful results.

Key Responsibilities

Leading a diverse portfolio of planning and development projects from initial instruction through to completion. Giving strategic, commercially minded planning advice to clients across multiple sectors. Shaping planning strategies for complex development schemes and finding practical solutions to planning challenges. Producing and overseeing planning appraisals, statements, reports and applications. Actively driving planning applications forward, including negotiating with Local Planning Authorities and case officers. Liaising with clients, external consultants and multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects run smoothly. Spotting planning risks and opportunities, while keeping projects on track for agreed deadlines and budgets. Contributing to business development, client relationship management and the mentoring of junior team members.About You

A relevant degree in Town Planning, Geography, Environmental Planning or a related field; a Master's qualification is desirable. Substantial planning experience, preferably within a consultancy or comparable professional setting. MRTPI status, or currently working towards Chartered Membership of the RTPI. Sound understanding of the UK planning system, planning legislation and both national and local planning policy. A track record of managing planning projects and applications, with the ability to work autonomously. Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills, and confidence when dealing with clients and key stakeholders. Strong commercial awareness and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities. A proactive, solutions-driven mindset, with experience of supporting or mentoring junior colleagues being desirable.What's on Offer?

26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell extra leave. A competitive company bonus scheme and pension. Flexible and hybrid working options. A varied and stimulating portfolio of development projects across the UK. Strong prospects for career progression, professional development and ongoing RTPI support. The chance to own your projects and build solid client management experience. A supportive, collaborative and people-centred working culture. The opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth of an ambitious, forward-thinking planning consultancy.This is a superb opportunity for an experienced Planner or Senior Planner wanting to advance their career with a growing consultancy. You will be able to take ownership of your projects, deepen your client relationships and help deliver high-quality planning solutions across a varied, UK-wide portfolio.

To apply, please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to . I look forward to hearing from you soon