Chartered Town Planner
Posted on May 19, 2026 by CV-Library
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Consultancy
Immediate Start
£35k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Chartered Town Planner
Location: Manchester
Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established property consultancy in their search for a Chartered Town Planner based in Manchester, Asby or Birmingham.
Responsibilities
Manage and prioritise your own caseload
Lead on energy and infrastructure projects (water, gas, electricity)
Undertake site appraisals and pre-application advice requests
Prepare, submit and manage planning applications and reports
Deliver clear, bespoke planning advice to clients
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
Liaise with Planning Officers, Councillors and statutory consultees
Project manage multidisciplinary teams (e.g. architects, highways, ecology)
Attend and lead project and client meetings
Negotiate to secure the best outcomes for clients
Mentor junior team members, including APC support
Support team collaboration and share workloads
Manage budgets, time recording and invoicing
Requirements
MRTPI qualified (or equivalent experience at senior level)
Strong experience within planning, ideally including infrastructure or energy projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities
Self-motivated with a proactive approach
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong understanding of the UK planning system and market
Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
Team player with leadership and 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 (including family health support)
Online discounts and savings platform
2 days paid volunteering leave per year
Flexible, hybrid working model
Opportunity to work on high-profile energy and infrastructure projectsInterested?
For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at or call (phone number removed)
Location: Manchester
Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established property consultancy in their search for a Chartered Town Planner based in Manchester, Asby or Birmingham.
Responsibilities
Manage and prioritise your own caseload
Lead on energy and infrastructure projects (water, gas, electricity)
Undertake site appraisals and pre-application advice requests
Prepare, submit and manage planning applications and reports
Deliver clear, bespoke planning advice to clients
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
Liaise with Planning Officers, Councillors and statutory consultees
Project manage multidisciplinary teams (e.g. architects, highways, ecology)
Attend and lead project and client meetings
Negotiate to secure the best outcomes for clients
Mentor junior team members, including APC support
Support team collaboration and share workloads
Manage budgets, time recording and invoicing
Requirements
MRTPI qualified (or equivalent experience at senior level)
Strong experience within planning, ideally including infrastructure or energy projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities
Self-motivated with a proactive approach
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong understanding of the UK planning system and market
Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
Team player with leadership and 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 (including family health support)
Online discounts and savings platform
2 days paid volunteering leave per year
Flexible, hybrid working model
Opportunity to work on high-profile energy and infrastructure projectsInterested?
For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at or call (phone number removed)
Reference: 225133195
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Chartered Town Planner
Posted on May 19, 2026 by CV-Library
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Consultancy
Immediate Start
£35k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Chartered Town Planner
Location: Manchester
Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established property consultancy in their search for a Chartered Town Planner based in Manchester, Asby or Birmingham.
Responsibilities
Manage and prioritise your own caseload
Lead on energy and infrastructure projects (water, gas, electricity)
Undertake site appraisals and pre-application advice requests
Prepare, submit and manage planning applications and reports
Deliver clear, bespoke planning advice to clients
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
Liaise with Planning Officers, Councillors and statutory consultees
Project manage multidisciplinary teams (e.g. architects, highways, ecology)
Attend and lead project and client meetings
Negotiate to secure the best outcomes for clients
Mentor junior team members, including APC support
Support team collaboration and share workloads
Manage budgets, time recording and invoicing
Requirements
MRTPI qualified (or equivalent experience at senior level)
Strong experience within planning, ideally including infrastructure or energy projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities
Self-motivated with a proactive approach
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong understanding of the UK planning system and market
Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
Team player with leadership and 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 (including family health support)
Online discounts and savings platform
2 days paid volunteering leave per year
Flexible, hybrid working model
Opportunity to work on high-profile energy and infrastructure projectsInterested?
For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at or call (phone number removed)
Location: Manchester
Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established property consultancy in their search for a Chartered Town Planner based in Manchester, Asby or Birmingham.
Responsibilities
Manage and prioritise your own caseload
Lead on energy and infrastructure projects (water, gas, electricity)
Undertake site appraisals and pre-application advice requests
Prepare, submit and manage planning applications and reports
Deliver clear, bespoke planning advice to clients
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
Liaise with Planning Officers, Councillors and statutory consultees
Project manage multidisciplinary teams (e.g. architects, highways, ecology)
Attend and lead project and client meetings
Negotiate to secure the best outcomes for clients
Mentor junior team members, including APC support
Support team collaboration and share workloads
Manage budgets, time recording and invoicing
Requirements
MRTPI qualified (or equivalent experience at senior level)
Strong experience within planning, ideally including infrastructure or energy projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities
Self-motivated with a proactive approach
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong understanding of the UK planning system and market
Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
Team player with leadership and 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 (including family health support)
Online discounts and savings platform
2 days paid volunteering leave per year
Flexible, hybrid working model
Opportunity to work on high-profile energy and infrastructure projectsInterested?
For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at or call (phone number removed)
Reference: 225133195
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