Associate Town Planner Associate Director

Associate Town Planner - Consultancy | North West | £40,000 - £50,000 DOE + Benefits
Location: Cheshire (Hybrid Working Available)
Sector: Town Planning
Reference: 88729

Are you a driven and commercially minded Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? We're working exclusively with a respected and fast-growing planning consultancy based in the North West to find an exceptional Associate Town Planner to join their dynamic team.

This boutique planning consultancy has built a strong reputation across the North West for delivering high-quality planning advice across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. With a collaborative and agile culture, they are passionate about the places they help shape and the people they work with - both clients and colleagues.

Due to sustained growth and a healthy pipeline of diverse projects, they are now looking to appoint an Associate-level Town Planner to help lead projects, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to business development.

As Associate Town Planner, you will:

• Take ownership of a varied caseload including residential, strategic land, and mixed-use schemes

• Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals

• Work closely with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders to deliver planning solutions

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal knowledge sharing

• Support business development activities and build client relationships

We're looking for a commercially aware and personable planning professional who can bring:

• MRTPI qualification (or working towards)

• 5+ years' experience in planning (consultancy or public sector)

• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and development management processes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A proactive, solutions-driven mindset and a desire to contribute to a growing practice

• Salary in the region of £40,000-£50,000 depending on experience

• Flexible / hybrid working options

• Clear progression opportunities in a growing business

• Supportive, close-knit team culture

• Varied and rewarding project portfolio

Contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on or send your CV to