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Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is a leading independent Planning and Development Consultancy in the UK seeking a Town Planner.
  • Candidates should have an RTPI accredited degree and several years of planning experience.
  • The role involves managing planning applications, conducting site visits, and preparing feasibility studies.
  • The position offers a competitive salary with annual reviews and support for achieving RTPI Chartered status.
  • The work environment is modern and collaborative, located in Manchester city centre, with flexible working arrangements.

The Company:

My client, is one of the UK's leading independent Planning and Development Consultancies, is looking for a Town Planner to join the dynamic team! Known for their expertise across a wide range of sectors - including residential, commercial, mixed-use, infrastructure, and regeneration projects - the company supports developers, landowners, and public sector clients in navigating complex planning systems and delivering sustainable, high-impact developments.

The Role as a Town Planner:

As a Town Planner, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering strategic planning advice, navigating complex applications, and guiding landmark projects from concept to approval.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing planning applications, appeals, and development proposals across a wide range of sectors.
  • Preparing planning appraisals, feasibility studies, and policy reviews.
  • Conducting site visits, client meetings, and engagement with local authorities.
  • Building and maintaining client relationships, ensuring high levels of service and professionalism.
  • Leading on smaller projects while supporting senior planners on large-scale, complex schemes.

What We're Looking for as a Town Planner:

  • RTPI accredited degree.
  • Previous years of planning experience.
  • Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and regulations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills - confident in preparing high-quality reports and presenting to clients and stakeholders.
  • Full, clean driving licence.

What's On Offer:

  • Competitive salary with annual reviews.
  • Support towards achieving RTPI Chartered status.
  • Tailored professional development and career progression opportunities.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Employee wellbeing support and rewards schemes.
  • Enhanced pension contributions.
  • A modern, collaborative office environment in Manchester city centre - close to excellent transport links.
  • A supportive, inclusive team culture that celebrates success and empowers career growth.

Apply Now!

If you're looking to grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.