Junior Town Planner in LA1

Energy Jobline ZR; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Junior Town Planner in Lancaster to assist with planning applications and support residential development projects. You will liaise with local planning authorities and stakeholders, conduct site assessments, and monitor development plans.

The role offers hybrid working and strong training opportunities within an established housebuilder. This position suits early-career planners aiming to progress toward MRTPI, with opportunities to work across multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or a related subject.
• Progress towards MRTPI or chartership encouraged.
• Experience in planning consultancy, local authority or housebuilder.
• Organised, proactive and commercially aware.
• Confident communicating with stakeholders.
• Eager to develop a career in housebuilding and development.
• Able to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Support planning team in residential development projects.
• Undertake planning research and site assessments.
• Monitor local planning policies and development plans.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants and stakeholders.
• Assist with management of planning conditions and obligations.
• Provide planning support throughout the development process.
• Collaborate with land, technical and development teams.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related subject

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Junior Town Planner

Location: Lancaster

The Role

• Assist with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Support the planning team in progressing residential development projects.
• Undertake planning research and site assessments.
• Monitor local planning policies and emerging development plans.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Assist with the management of planning conditions and obligations.
• Provide planning support throughout the development process.
• Work closely with land, technical and development teams.

About You

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related subject.
• Ideally working towards MRTPI or keen to progress towards chartership.
• Experienced within a planning consultancy, local authority or housebuilder environment.
• Organised, proactive and commercially aware.
• Confident communicating with a range of stakeholders.
• Keen to develop your career within the housebuilding and development sector.
• Able to work effectively as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working.
• Excellent training and career development opportunities.
• Exposure to a strong portfolio of residential development projects.
• The opportunity to work for an established housebuilder.
• Support towards professional development and chartership.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.