Associate Town Planner

Location:

Manchester (M1) – Lancashire, North West, United Kingdom

Salary:

55000.00 – 65000.00

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Management & Executive Jobs

Job ID:

132917016

Company:

Penguin Recruitment

Posted On:

24 April 2026

Job Title: Associate Town Planner
Location: Manchester

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established property consultancy in their search for an Associate Planner based in Manchester, Ashby or Birmingham.

Responsibilities

Manage and prioritise your own caseload Lead on site appraisals, site promotion and planning applications Prepare, submit and manage planning applications and appeals Produce high-quality reports and planning advice Build and maintain strong client relationships Liaise with Planning Officers, Councillors and stakeholders Attend and lead project and client meetings Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (e.g. architects, highways, ecology) Mentor junior team members and support APC progression Manage budgets, time recording and invoicing

Requirements

MRTPI qualified or working towards submission Strong understanding of the UK planning system Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational and time management ability Self-motivated with a proactive mindset High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office Team player with mentoring capability

Benefits

Competitive salary Discretionary bonus scheme 25-30 days annual leave + birthday leave + Christmas closure Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Life assurance (Death in Service) Employee Assistance Programme (health and wellbeing support) Online discounts and savings platform 2 days paid volunteering leave per year Flexible, hybrid working model
Interested?

For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

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