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Job Title: Assistant Planner / Town Planner

Location: Manchester

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning consultancy in the appointment of an Assistant Planner or Town Planner to join their established and growing Manchester team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to develop their career within a highly regarded consultancy environment, working on a diverse range of high-quality projects across the UK.

The Role

The successful candidate will work as part of a collaborative and well-resourced planning team, supporting and leading on projects across a variety of sectors including residential, commercial, mixed-use, regeneration, logistics, retail and infrastructure.

The role offers structured training, mentoring and a clear pathway for career progression, making it ideal for candidates at an early to intermediate stage of their planning career.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals and development proposals

Preparing planning appraisals, planning statements and supporting documentation

Providing planning advice to clients under the guidance of senior colleagues

Supporting senior planners on major and complex development projects

Managing smaller planning projects independently (Town Planner level)

Liaising with local planning authorities, statutory consultees and key stakeholders

Monitoring planning policy and legislative changes

Attending meetings, site visits and public consultations as required

About You

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town and Country Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited or working towards RTPI)

Experience within a consultancy or local authority environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines

A proactive and professional approach to work

What's On Offer

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Excellent training and mentoring support

Clear and transparent career progression structure

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Support with RTPI accreditation and professional development

Opportunity to work on high-profile and varied planning projectsThis is a fantastic opportunity for a planner looking to progress their career within a respected consultancy known for the quality of its work and its investment in people.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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