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
As part of the consultancy''s planning team, you will:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.