Town Planner

Job Title: Town Planner Location: Preston Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their team in Preston. This is an exciting opportunity for a Town Planner to join a growing consultancy working across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic land projects. The successful candidate will benefit from strong client exposure, varied project work, and excellent opportunities for professional development within a collaborative environment. THE ROLE As a Town Planner, you will be involved in delivering planning projects from initial site appraisal through to planning application submission, negotiation, and determination. You will manage your own projects while supporting senior colleagues on larger and more complex developments, helping clients navigate the planning process and unlock development opportunities. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Town Planner looking to further develop their planning expertise within a respected consultancy environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Managing planning applications and appeals across a range of development sectors * Preparing planning statements, appraisal reports, and supporting documentation * Undertaking site assessments and development feasibility studies * Advising clients on planning opportunities, constraints, and development strategies * Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, consultees, and stakeholders * Attending client meetings, site visits, and planning consultations * Supporting project delivery across residential, commercial, and strategic land schemes * Contributing to business development and client relationship management WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR * RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline * MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership * Experience within a planning consultancy, developer, or local authority environment * Strong understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong organisational and project management abilities * Commercial awareness and a proactive approach * Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team WHAT'S ON OFFER * Competitive salary and benefits package * Opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning projects * Supportive and collaborative consultancy environment * Clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development * Exposure to a varied client base and project portfolio * Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Interested? Contact Joel Bland on or email at