Town Planner | Senior Town Planner
Location: Leeds or Manchester (Hybrid)

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning consultancy in the search for a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join their expanding North West team. With a new office launching in Leeds this August and a growing presence in Manchester, this is a brilliant opportunity for a driven planning professional looking to progress in a flexible, forward-thinking environment.

About the Company

This top-20 national consultancy has grown rapidly in recent years, with over 50 planning professionals across six regional hubs. Their expert team delivers high-quality strategic planning advice-focused on residential planning applications and land promotions-with in-house support from specialists in development economics, design, and heritage.

What’s in It for You?

As a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner, you can expect:

• A competitive salary plus private medical insurance and fully paid professional subscriptions
• A culture of autonomy, flexibility, and mutual trust
• Involvement in a variety of exciting, high-value planning projects
• Excellent career development opportunities and tailored support
• Hybrid working and flexible hours that work around your lifestyle
• The chance to shape the business’s growth in Leeds and Manchester

The Role

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated Town Planner or Senior Town Planner ready to grow their project portfolio and professional responsibilities. You’ll collaborate with colleagues, clients, and external consultants to drive projects from initial feasibility to planning consent.

Typical duties will include:

• Advising on land and site development potential
• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
• Drafting representations for Local Plans and policy consultations
• Identifying strategic land opportunities
• Supporting client relationships and business development
• Participating in Planning Appeals and Local Plan Examinations

What We’re Looking For

We’re interested in hearing from ambitious professionals who are ready to take the next step as a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner. Ideal candidates will have:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related field
• MRTPI status or working towards chartership
• Strong understanding of the UK planning process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, collaborative, and organised approach to work

Working Flexibly

The role is based out of brand-new office space in Leeds (opening 1st August) or the existing hub in Manchester, with hybrid and remote working options available. The wider consultancy team operates flexibly across several UK locations, including Sheffield, Nottingham, and Birmingham.

To find out more, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment:
josh.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk
01792 362 010