Job Title: Town Planner - Strategic Planning
Location: Chorley - North West
Your Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Town Planner to join a growing team within a dynamic, forward-thinking housebuilding company. As part of a strategic land team, you will help deliver key development projects and shape the planning process for a number of significant sites across the north of England and southern Scotland.
With an ambitious growth plan, the company is looking to bring forward at least 60% of homes from strategic sites. This is a key role that will contribute to advancing the planning promotion of the strategic land portfolio, working collaboratively with senior planners and internal teams to achieve development goals.
Role Overview
As a Strategic Planner, you will work closely with the Senior Strategic Planning Manager to prepare and implement planning strategies for the company's current and future portfolio sites. The role will involve preparing planning applications, promoting land through Local Plans, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure successful site delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Senior Strategic Planning Manager to develop and implement planning strategies for portfolio sites
Lead the preparation and submission of planning applications for strategic land sites
Promote land through the Local Plan process and manage site promotion strategies
Coordinate with stakeholders (local authorities, consultants, landowners) to move planning applications forward
Conduct research and provide analysis to support the strategic land planning process
Travel for site visits and attend meetings across the north of England and southern Scotland as requiredWhat We're Looking For:
At least 2 years of planning experience in housing (within housebuilding, consultancy, land promotion, or local authority)
A degree accredited by the RTPI (or equivalent) in planning or a related field within the built environment
Strong problem-solving, research, and analytical skills
A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a positive, can-do attitude
Willingness to travel to various sites across the north of England and southern Scotland
RTPI accreditation is desirable, with mentoring available to support the APC processWhy Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company with a strong focus on growth and development. You'll be working on exciting, high-profile projects that will shape communities and make a real difference to the built environment. If you're passionate about planning, looking for career development, and ready to take on new challenges, we want to hear from you!
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)