Assistant Planner / Town Planner
Location: Manchester

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well-established planning and development consultancy in their search for an Assistant Planner / Town Planner to join their Manchester office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected team known for its diverse project portfolio across residential, commercial, mixed use, and strategic land developments. The successful candidate will gain hands on experience working with a broad range of clients, from major developers to local authorities, and will be supported to progress rapidly within a collaborative and professional environment.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Ongoing professional development and RTPI support

• Opportunity to work on high profile, regionally significant projects

• A supportive and forward thinking team culture

The Role:
As an Assistant Planner / Town Planner, you will be involved in a variety of planning work including:

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals

• Conducting research, site appraisals, and planning policy reviews

• Assisting in the preparation of planning statements, design and access statements, and development appraisals

• Supporting senior team members on major applications and client projects

• Liaising with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders

About You:

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited)

• 1–3 years of post-graduate experience in planning, ideally within consultancy, development, or local authority

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Keen attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks

• Ambition to work towards MRTPI accreditation (if not already achieved)

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Planner / Town Planner looking to take the next step in their career and contribute to a busy, growing planning team in Manchester.

For more information or to apply, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.