Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established planning consultancy near Preston is seeking a Town Planner. You will prepare and submit planning applications, liaise with clients, and mentor junior staff. A relevant degree, MRTPI/RICS membership, and practical experience are required. The role offers competitive pay and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Full benefits package

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Possess a BSc / MSc (or equivalent) in an appropriate planning related discipline.
• Hold MRTPI/RICS membership.
• Have practical experience in the town planning sector.
• Hold a full UK driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit complex planning applications and appeals.
• Undertake strategic promotion of land through the local plan process.
• Liaise with clients and local authorities.
• Prepare reports and statements.
• Mentor junior members of the team.

Skills

Strategic promotion of land

Client liaison

Report preparation

Mentoring

Education

BSc / MSc in planning related discipline

MRTPI/RICS membership

Job description

Overview

Town Planner – Preston
Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience

An excellent opportunity has become available for a Town Planner to join an established planning and surveying consultancy based near Preston. The team currently offer a wide variety of planning services to their clients who include land owners, local authorities and housebuilders.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting complex planning applications and appeals
• Undertaking the strategic promotion of land through the local plan process
• Liaising with clients and local authorities
• Preparing reports and statements
• Mentoring junior members of the team

Qualifications

• Have a BSc / MSc (or equivalent) in an appropriate planning related discipline
• Have MRTPI/RICS membership
• Some practical experience in the town planning sector
• Hold a full UK driver\'s licence

What we offer

In return the company are offering a competitive starting salary, full benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities.

How to apply

Interested? To discuss this vacancy and other positions within the town planning sector, please do not hesitate to contact HARRIET ROIGE on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) and we will get back to you