Junior Town Planner – Residential Development, Lancashire

Catering; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Car allowance or company car

Healthcare, life cover, and contributi

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Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK housebuilder in Lancashire in their search for a Planner to join their busy and friendly team.

You will play a key role in preparing and managing planning applications for residential sites across the North West, working closely with technical colleagues, consultants, local authorities, and stakeholders to gainexcellent exposure to the full planning process.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in development management or planning policy.
• RTPI-accredited Planning degree (degree or masters).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work to deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planning and development appraisals.
• Preparing and managing planning applications (Outline, Full, Reserved Matters, Discharge of Conditions).
• Liaising with internal teams, consultants, and local planning authorities.
• Preparing and reviewing planning statements, design & access statements, and supporting documents.
• Supporting consultation events and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitoring local plans and developing planning strategies to maintain a strong pipeline of sites.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning

Education

Planning degree (RTPI-accredited)

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK housebuilder in Lancashire in their search for a Planner to join their busy and friendly team.

You will play a key role in preparing and managing planning applications for residential sites across the North West, working closely with technical colleagues, consultants, local authorities, and stakeholders to gainexcellent exposure to the full planning process.