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Senior Town Planner | Associate Town Planner | Associate Director

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Manchester Full-time GBP 45,000 – 67,000
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Job Title: Senior Town Planner | Associate Town Planner

Location: Manchester (Salford)

Penguin Recruitment is excited to be supporting a leading development consultancy in their search for a Planner - Development Consultancy (Senior / Associate / Associate Director).

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing UK development consultancy specialising in town planning, development surveying and socio-economics. The team advises on major residential-led regeneration and new settlement projects across the UK and is continuing to expand, with several key hires planned for 2026.

You'll be working on high-profile schemes you are likely to recognise, including large-scale garden village developments, city living regeneration projects, and strategic growth locations across the North West.

What's on offer

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience and seniority

  • 10% bonus scheme (available from day one)

  • Hybrid working from a Manchester city fringe (Salford) office

  • 25 days' annual leave + your birthday off + Christmas closure

  • Comprehensive pension and benefits package

  • Clear and structured progression pathway through to Director level

  • Direct access to senior leadership within a collaborative, low-ego culture

About you
  • Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience

  • Strong background in residential development

  • Degree in Surveying, Planning, Housing or related discipline (RICS or RTPI accredited preferred)

  • Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills

  • Confident managing workstreams and client relationships

  • Proactive, entrepreneurial and solutions-focused approach

At Associate level and above, you will also have a proven track record of leading projects end-to-end, mentoring junior team members, and managing client delivery on larger schemes.

Interested?

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

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