Senior Planner / Associate Planner Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester Salary: Circa 45,000 DOE + Bonus + Hybrid WorkingPenguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing rural planning and property consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner or Associate Planner to join their South Manchester office.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to take on a leadership role within a dynamic and forward-thinking team. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong competence in Green Belt policy and strategy, with the ability to deliver clear, creative solutions to complex planning challenges.About the Company: This established consultancy provides expert advice on planning and property matters across the rural, residential, and commercial sectors. Their approach is built around clarity, innovation, and delivering value - with a strong reputation for unlocking development potential across the North West.With a client-focused and collaborative culture, this is a business that values initiative, clear communication, and high-quality service delivery. Planning is central to their offering, and with increasing demand for their services, they are now looking to strengthen their team further.Role Overview: The successful candidate will lead and manage a wide range of planning projects, supporting clients through the full planning process - from early advice to submission and post-determination. You will be responsible for mentoring junior team members a