Junior Town Planner

TipTopJob; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with a well-established residential developer to appoint a Junior Planner in Lancaster. You will support planning matters from initial site appraisal through to successful planning permissions, collaborating with the planning team to secure consents across an active land pipeline.

The role offers exposure to land acquisition and growth strategy within a supportive technical team.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic planning professional or graduate with understanding of the UK planning system.
• Interest in housebuilding or residential development.
• A planning degree or equivalent qualification.
• Working towards MRTPI status would be advantageous but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organise workload and manage multiple deadlines.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting planning applications and strategies across a portfolio of residential development sites.
• Assisting with the conversion of existing land interests into implementable planning consents.
• Supporting the identification, appraisal and assessment of new development opportunities.
• Supporting the development of planning strategies to maximise value and potential of sites.
• Assisting with liaison with Local Planning Authorities, statutory consultees and other bodies.
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and monitoring them through to determination.
• Keeping up to date with planning policy and legislation and its impact on sites.
• Working collaboratively with land, technical, commercial, sales and development teams.
• Providing support to internal stakeholders on planning matters, risks, opportunities and potential solutions.
• Supporting the resolution of planning conditions, Section 106 obligations and other matters to bring sites forward.
• Providing planning input into land appraisals and acquisition decisions under guidance of senior team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Planning and project management

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Planning degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Title: Junior Planner

Location: Lancaster

Salary: GBP28,000/GBP35,000

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with a well-established and highly regarded residential developer who are looking to appoint a Junior Planner to join their Technical Team in Studley.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Junior Planner to join a successful housebuilder with an established land pipeline and ambitious growth plans. The successful candidate will support the planning team in securing planning consents across a range of residential development opportunities, whilst also gaining exposure to the identification and acquisition of new land.

Reporting into the Planning Manager / Planning Director, you will support planning matters from initial site appraisal through to the successful delivery of planning permissions.

The Role

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Supporting planning applications and strategies across a portfolio of residential development sites.
• Assisting with the conversion of existing land interests into implementable planning consents.
• Supporting the identification, appraisal and assessment of new development opportunities.
• Assisting with the development of planning strategies to maximise the value and potential of sites.
• Supporting the management of external planning consultants and other professional advisors.
• Assisting with liaison with Local Planning Authorities, statutory consultees, local stakeholders and other relevant bodies.
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and monitoring them through to determination.
• Keeping up to date with planning policy and legislation and understanding its impact on current and prospective sites.
• Working collaboratively with land, technical, commercial, sales and development teams.
• Providing support to internal stakeholders on planning matters, risks, opportunities and potential solutions.
• Supporting the resolution of planning conditions, Section 106 obligations and other matters required to bring sites forward.
• Providing planning input into land appraisals and acquisition decisions under the guidance of senior team members.
• Developing strong relationships with planning authorities and other key stakeholders.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic planning professional or graduate with a good understanding of the UK planning system and an interest in housebuilding or residential development.

You Will Ideally Have

• A good understanding of the planning system and an interest in residential development.
• Some experience or academic knowledge of planning applications and the planning process.
• An interest in how planning decisions can impact land value and development viability.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to organise your workload and manage multiple projects and deadlines with support.
• A proactive, enthusiastic and solutions-focused approach.
• A relevant planning degree or equivalent qualification.
• Working towards MRTPI status would be advantageous but is not essential.

Whats on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading residential developer where you will gain valuable experience across an established portfolio of sites and play an important role in the companys future land and development strategy.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, alongside excellent training, support and long-term career progression.

Interested?