Town Planner

Job Title: Town Planner
Location: Altrincham
Salary: 30,000 - 37,000 plus bonus and benefits

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a property consultancy in their search for a talented Town Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and driven planning professional to join a collaborative, people-focused team delivering creative planning solutions across the UK.

As a Planner, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice and supporting a wide range of development projects. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will take the lead on smaller projects and provide valuable input into more complex applications.

This role offers real scope for progression, flexibility in working arrangements, and a supportive environment that encourages professional development.

• Prepare site appraisals and planning statements with minimal supervision

• Conduct thorough policy and planning history reviews and propose initial strategies

• Manage and monitor smaller planning applications, including coordination of design and technical inputs

• Maintain clear and accurate project records and updates for clients

• Support the team with project updates, social media content, and business development activities

• Assist with managing external consultant teams and supporting larger projects

• Hold a master's degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

• Minimum of two years' experience in a UK planning role

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proactive approach to project management and problem-solving

• Confident working both independently and within a team

• Demonstrable ability to deliver high-quality written outputs with attention to detail

• Associate RTPI membership, working toward full accreditation

• A UK driver's licence and access to a vehicle is advantageous

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days

• Flexible and hybrid working policy

• Career break policy

• Company pension scheme

• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression

• A values-led, collaborative and supportive working environment

If you are a motivated planner seeking to join a forward-thinking consultancy that values creativity, people, and purpose, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please contact Josh at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your CV in confidence to (url removed).