Town Planner

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Town Planner for a renowned consulting firm in Lancashire. This is an excellent role for a recent graduate or newly qualified planner eager to progress in the field of planning consultancy. The successful candidate will assist senior planners and engage in various planning projects, benefiting from structured training and support towards chartered membership.

Benefits

Structured training and development

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills expected.
• Must have a collaborative mindset for planning consultancy.
• UK driving license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support senior planners in planning applications.
• Conduct research and policy reviews for planning advice.
• Draft planning and design statements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree in Town Planning (RTPI accredited preferred)

Job description

Town Planner - Specialist Chartered Surveying Consultancy

Location: Lancashire

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

On behalf of a well‑respected Chartered Surveying practice, we are looking to appoint a Town Planner to join their established team in Lancashire. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified planner or graduate with an RTPI‑accredited degree who is eager to develop within a specialist consultancy environment.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience across a broad mix of planning projects – residential, rural, commercial, and mixed‑use – with the support of experienced surveyors and planning professionals.

The Role

• Support senior planners in preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals.
• Undertake research, policy reviews, and site appraisals to inform planning advice.
• Draft planning statements, design and access statements, and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, clients, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to development plans and local plan representations.
• Attend site visits, client meetings, and consultation events.
• Gain valuable exposure to the wider surveying and land management services provided by the practice.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited preferred).
• Recently graduated, newly qualified, or early‑career planner looking to take the next step.
• Strong written, analytical, and communication skills.
• A collaborative, proactive approach with a genuine enthusiasm for planning consultancy.
• Keen to work towards chartered RTPI membership.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable.

Why This Role?

• Join a specialist chartered surveying consultancy with a strong reputation and varied client base.
• Work on diverse and high‑quality projects across Lancashire and beyond.
• Structured training and professional development support, including RTPI chartership.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive, close‑knit team environment with real opportunities for progression.