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 / . 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