Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in Lancaster seeks a motivated Town Planner to support planning applications for large-scale residential projects. The ideal candidate will have an RTPI-accredited degree and 2-4 years of experience in planning, particularly in residential development. This opportunity offers competitive salary, career progression, and involvement in shaping major schemes in the region.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in planning, ideally with residential or housebuilding exposure.
• Experience liaising with local planning authorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage planning applications for large-scale residential projects.
• Provide professional planning advice to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the identification of new development opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Commercial awareness

Education

RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning

Postgraduate qualification in Town Planning

Job description

Town Planner – Lancaster

We are working with a leading housebuilder who are seeking a Town Planner to join their team in Lancaster. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile residential schemes and play a key role in the delivery of sustainable developments across the North West.

The Role

• Support and manage planning applications for large-scale residential projects.
• Provide professional planning advice to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Undertake site appraisals and prepare planning statements.
• Liaise with local planning authorities and consultees throughout the planning process.
• Contribute to the identification of new development opportunities.

About You

• An RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning.
• RTPI membership or working towards chartered status.
• 2-4 years’ experience in planning, ideally with residential or housebuilding exposure.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work with one of the UK’s most established housebuilders.
• Be involved in shaping major residential schemes in the region.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career progression opportunities within a respected planning team.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Town Planner to grow their career within a supportive and commercially focused environment.

If this role is of interest, please contact Joel Bland on 01792 365006 or at [e-mail]