Senior / Associate Planner

Location: Liverpool
Salary: Negotiable

A leading employee-owned planning consultancy is seeking a Senior or Associate Planner to join their growing team in Liverpool City Centre. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the UK, collaborating with skilled professionals across multiple disciplines, including planning, urban design, transport, and sustainability.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

Provide expert commercial planning advice to clients in both the public and private sectors
Prepare and submit high-quality planning applications and appeals
Manage and coordinate project teams, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders
Support senior staff on larger projects while also leading on individual assignments
Contribute to business development through networking and client engagement

The Ideal Candidate

Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) with 5-8 years of professional experience
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and experience handling a variety of planning issues
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workload effectively
A proactive approach to business development, including networking and client meetings

What They Offer

Hybrid working with core office days
Comprehensive benefits, including private healthcare (BUPA), life insurance, company pension, and enhanced maternity scheme
Support for career progression and professional development, including a structured CPD programme
A collaborative and inclusive work environment where employee wellbeing is a priorityThis is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position