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Junior Technical Engineer

Specializing in site investigations and slope stability for major infrastructure projects.

Manchester, UK

Full-time

£26,000 - £30,000

An exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to join a growing environmental consultancy and begin a career in geo-environmental consulting. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys site work, problem-solving, environmental assessment, and working on real-world development projects.

This is a key hire within a collaborative and expanding team, offering the chance to take ownership of projects while contributing to the continued growth of the business.

You will:

  • Lead and manage a variety of planning projects from inception to determination
  • Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation
  • Provide clear, commercially minded planning advice to clients
  • Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and project teams
  • Support junior team members and contribute to their development
  • Play a role in client relationship management and business development
  • The role offers exposure to a broad mix of work, from strategic land promotion through to detailed applications and regeneration schemes, reflecting the consultancy's wide-ranging client base.
  • MRTPI qualified (or working towards)
  • Proven experience within a consultancy or local authority environment
  • Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and processes
  • Confident project management and client-facing skills
  • Commercially aware with a solutions-focused mindset
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Join a well-established consultancy with a strong reputation for securing successful planning outcomes
  • Work within a personable, collaborative team that values integrity, innovation, and high-quality advice
  • Exposure to a diverse and high-quality project portfolio across multiple sectors
  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
  • Flexible working and a supportive, professional culture
  • The business prides itself on its hands-on approach, strong client relationships, and consistent track record of delivering results across complex planning challenges.

If you're a driven planner looking to step into a senior role with greater responsibility and career progression, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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Joel Bullen

Joel Bullen

Senior Consultant

Email

joel.bullen@penguinrecruitment.co.uk

Phone

+44 1792 365 000

Job summary

Location

Manchester, UK

Job type

Full-time

Salary

£26,000 - £30,000

Industry

Engineering

Posted

2 days ago

Meet Our Consultant

Joel Bullen

Joel Bullen

Team Lead, Geo Technical Engineering

Joel aims to bring a friendly, knowledgeable and efficient approach to geotechnical industry recruitment. He enjoys building relationships with a wide-ranging client base, spending time getting to understand their particular needs. Joel has a track record of finding great new opportunities for talented engineers and consultants in geotechnics, environmental and all things geology. In his spare time, Joel performs as a singer and guitarist at venues across the UK and is also a keen snooker player and cook.

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