Rural Planner

Job Title: Town Planner Location: Manchester Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected rural property and planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Town Planner to join a growing and multidisciplinary consultancy, working across a diverse portfolio of rural, residential, agricultural, and commercial projects. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of planning work while developing within a supportive and collaborative environment. THE ROLE As a Town Planner, you will be involved in delivering planning projects from initial appraisal through to submission and determination. You will manage your own schemes while supporting senior team members on larger and more complex developments, continuing to build your expertise as a Town Planner within a professional rural consultancy environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Managing planning applications and appeals * Preparing high-quality planning reports and supporting documentation * Undertaking site appraisals and feasibility assessments * Advising clients on rural and land-based development opportunities * Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders * Attending client meetings, site visits, and consultations * Supporting wider project coordination and delivery * Contributing to business development and networking activities WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR * RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline * MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership * Experience within a planning consultancy or similar environment * Interest or experience in rural and agricultural planning desirable * Strong understanding of the UK planning system * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong organisational and time management abilities * A proactive and commercially aware approach WHAT'S ON OFFER * Competitive salary and benefits package * Opportunity to work across a diverse rural and development project portfolio * Supportive and collaborative team environment * Clear progression opportunities * Ongoing professional development and support towards MRTPI Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at