Town Planner

TipTopJob; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company car

Healthcare

Contributory pension

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK housebuilder in their search for a Town Planner to join their busy team in Lancashire. You will manage planning applications for residential sites across the North West, working with internal teams, consultants, and local authorities to navigate the full planning process.

The role offers real scope for professional development, a competitive salary with bonus, and benefits including car allowance or company car, healthcare and a

Qualifications

• Previous experience in development management or planning policy (private or public sector).
• RTPI accredited Planning degree (degree or masters).
• 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 and 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

Strong communication skills

Education

RTPI accredited Planning degree

Job description

Job Title: Town Planner

Location: Lancashire

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

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the countrys most established names in the residential sector, offering real scope for professional development and career progression.

The Role

As a Planner, you will play a key role in preparing and managing planning applications for both immediate and strategic residential sites across the North West. You will work closely with technical colleagues, consultants, local authorities, and stakeholders, gaining excellent exposure to the full planning process.

Key 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 and 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.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Car allowance or company car.
• Healthcare, life cover, and contributory pension.
• Employee benefits platform with high:street discounts and wellbeing support.
• Opportunity to work for a respected 5* housebuilder with an excellent track record.

Requirements

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

If youre ambitious, proactive, and ready to take the next step in your planning career, wed love to hear from you.