Town Planner

Klickstarters; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Preston is hiring a Town Planner to join their friendly team. This role offers early responsibility on live projects and provides full RTPI support and mentorship. Ideal for recent graduates or planners with up to 2 years of experience, it features hybrid working options after probation.

Benefits

Full RTPI support and mentorship

Flexible / hybrid working after probation

Early responsibility on live projects

Friendly team and regular social events

Qualifications

• Degree or Masters in Town Planning or a related subject required.
• Eligible for or working towards RTPI membership.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning team with planning applications and site assessments.
• Engage with community stakeholders and assist in planning appeals.
• Quickly gain exposure to clients and local authorities.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Strong research abilities

Analytical abilities

Team player

Proactive and organised

Education

Degree or Masters in Town Planning or related subject

Eligible for RTPI membership

Job description

Town Planner - Preston - £25,000 to £35,000 DOE + Benefits

Join a friendly, growing consultancy with a strong local presence
Great opportunity for recent graduates or planners with up to 2 years' experience
Hybrid working available after probation period

ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Our client is a well-established and agile planning consultancy based close to Preston, known for its close-knit team and strong portfolio of diverse projects across the North West. With a growing pipeline of residential, commercial and rural schemes, they're now looking to welcome a Graduate or Assistant Town Planner to support this exciting period of development.

THE BENEFITS:

• Salary from £25,000 to £35,000 depending on experience

• Full RTPI support and mentorship

• Flexible / hybrid working (after probation)

• Early responsibility on live projects

• Friendly team and regular social events

THE TOWN PLANNER ROLE:
You'll support the planning team with the preparation and submission of planning applications, research and site assessments, community engagement, and planning appeals. This is a varied and hands-on role where you'll quickly gain exposure to clients, local authorities, and multi-disciplinary project teams.

TOWN PLANNER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Degree or Masters in Town Planning or related subject

• Eligible for or working towards RTPI membership

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong research and analytical abilities

• A team player with a proactive and organised approach

TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via . For further information, please call me on 01244 739 999 / 07881 244 212. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS
Town Planner, Graduate Planner, Assistant Planner, RTPI, Planning Applications, Planning Consultancy, Development Planning