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Senior Town Planner | Associate Town Planner, Bolton

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Client:

Penguin Recruitment

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

18.07.2025

Expiry Date:

01.09.2025

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Job Description:

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing rural planning and property consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner or Associate Planner to join their South Manchester office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to take on a leadership role within a dynamic and forward-thinking team. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong competence in Green Belt policy and strategy, with the ability to deliver clear, creative solutions to complex planning challenges.

About the Company:
This established consultancy provides expert advice on planning and property matters across the rural, residential, and commercial sectors. Their approach is built around clarity, innovation, and delivering value – with a strong reputation for unlocking development potential across the North West.

With a client-focused and collaborative culture, this is a business that values initiative, clear communication, and high-quality service delivery. Planning is central to their offering, and with increasing demand for their services, they are now looking to strengthen their team further.

Role Overview:
The successful candidate will lead and manage a wide range of planning projects, supporting clients through the full planning process – from early advice to submission and post-determination. You will be responsible for mentoring junior team members and play a key role in shaping the ongoing success of the planning team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage planning applications, appraisals, appeals, and representations
• Take ownership of projects from inception through to completion
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, local authorities, and external consultants
• Provide strategic planning advice and input into business development
• Guide and support junior team members (including a Graduate Planner and Assistant PM)
• Monitor changes in planning policy and legislation

About You:
We are looking for a commercially aware, motivated planner who thrives in a client-facing role and enjoys working on a varied project portfolio.

Requirements:

• Experience in town planning (private or public sector)
• MRTPI chartered (or eligible for chartered status)
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Experience or interest in rural planning is advantageous
• Competent with Microsoft Office and CRM/project management tools

What’s on Offer:

• Performance-related bonus (post-probation, based on individual KPIs)
• Flexible hybrid working
• Supportive office culture with full administrative and project support
• Clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development