Town Planner - Forward-Thinking Consultancy | Altrincham | 30k-37k

Are you a driven, early-career town planner with a passion for people and places?

We're partnering with a progressive and people-focused planning and development consultancy to find a Planner to join their vibrant and collaborative team based in Altrincham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional with around 2 years' experience to work on a diverse range of UK-based projects, grow their network, and play an active role in shaping the built environment in a company that values freedom, proactivity, and perspective.

What You'll Be Doing:

Translating site research into high-quality written outputs
Reviewing planning policy/history and contributing to strategy discussions
Preparing clear and concise project updates and reports
Leading on minor applications, liaising with design teams and monitoring progress
Supporting business development and producing social media content
Assisting in the preparation of site appraisals, statements, and planning applications

What We're Looking For:

A Master's in Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, or similar
Minimum 2 years' town planning experience
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Confidence in managing tasks independently and working to deadlines
RTPI Associate (or working toward full accreditation)
Adobe Creative Suite skills are a bonus
UK driver's license and access to a car is advantageous

What's On Offer:

Salary between 30,000 - 37,000
26 days' leave + bank holidays (buy/sell option available)
Company-wide bonus scheme
Career break policy
Hybrid working policy and flexible hours
Collaborative, people-first culture with opportunities for growth
Company pension, team socials, and CPD support

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position