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Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 2HX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Town Planner position is based in Altrincham with a respected planning and development consultancy.
  • Candidates should have experience in a planning consultancy or related environment and possess a relevant degree.
  • The role offers a salary ranging from £30,000 to £37,000 depending on experience.
  • Applicants should ideally be working towards RTPI Associate Membership and demonstrate strong communication and research skills.
  • The company promotes a supportive culture with opportunities for career development, including a clear pathway to RTPI chartership.

Job Title: Town Planner

Location: Altrincham

Are you a proactive and ambitious Planning Consultant looking to take the next step in your career?

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected planning and development consultancy based in Altrincham that is driven by strong values-putting people at the heart of everything they do, challenging convention, and delivering positive outcomes for people and places. This is a company that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and high-quality work.

They are now looking to add a talented Town Planner to the team, offering an exciting opportunity to work on a broad range of projects across the UK, develop your skills, and grow your planning career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

The Role

In this role, you will work alongside an experienced team of consultants and contribute to delivering bespoke planning strategies. You'll be involved in:

  • Preparing high-quality planning reports, updates, and applications
  • Researching and interpreting planning policy and site information
  • Managing minor planning applications and supporting senior staff on larger projects
  • Liaising with clients, design teams, and local authorities
  • Contributing to business development and social media content

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in a planning consultancy or related environment
  • A relevant degree (Town Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, etc.)
  • Strong communication, research, and report-writing skills
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to manage deadlines and contribute ideas
  • RTPI Associate Membership (or working towards)
  • A genuine passion for planning and placemaking

What's On Offer

  • Salary of £30,000 - £37,000 (DOE)
  • 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (buy/sell options available)
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Bonus scheme + career break policy
  • Regular CPD and clear pathway to RTPI chartership
  • A fun, values-led culture where your voice will be heard

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte or call . 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

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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.