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 country's 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
1. Carrying out planning and development appraisals.
2. Preparing and managing planning applications (Outline, Full, Reserved Matters, Discharge of Conditions).
3. Liaising with internal teams, consultants, and local planning authorities.
4. Preparing and reviewing planning statements, design and access statements, and supporting documents.
5. Supporting consultation events and stakeholder engagement.
6. 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 you're ambitious, proactive, and ready to take the next step in your planning career, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested?
Contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 362 010 or email.
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