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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 (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
