Associate Town Planner Associate Director

Associate Town Planner

Location - Altrincham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a dynamic and respected planning consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering intelligent, commercially aware planning solutions across a wide range of development sectors. Our client, an independent firm based in Altrincham, is now looking to welcome an Associate Town Planner into their growing and ambitious team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and motivated planner ready to take the next step in their career, delivering projects with impact and helping shape the future growth of the practice.

As an Associate Town Planner, you will lead on a variety of planning projects, advising a diverse client base including developers, housebuilders, land promoters, and private landowners. You'll manage applications, provide strategic advice, and help to guide more junior team members, working closely with the Directors to support business development and client growth.

• Manage a portfolio of planning projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes

• Provide clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients

• Lead on the preparation, submission and negotiation of planning applications and appeals

• Monitor local plan consultations and promote land through the plan-making process

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities

• Support the mentoring of junior planners within the team

• Contribute to business development activities and help grow the consultancy's profile in the North West

• MRTPI Chartered Town Planner (or working toward this with strong experience)

• Previous consultancy or local authority experience (ideally 5+ years)

• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system

• Excellent communication, negotiation and report writing skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• A proactive, professional approach with a commercial mindset

• Full UK driving licence

Why Join?

• Growing, respected consultancy with a strong client base

• Relaxed and supportive team culture

• Autonomy and responsibility in your role

• Competitive benefits and hybrid working

• Clear pathway for career progression

Interested in this Associate Town Planner opportunity?
Contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment on or email