Strategic Planner
Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Salary: £35,000 -£45,000 + £6,000 Car + 20% Bonus

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading residential developer in their search for a Strategic Planner to join their growing Strategic Land team based in Chorley.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly successful planning and land function, supporting the identification and promotion of strategic sites across the North of England. The team plays a crucial role in ensuring that a significant portion of homes are delivered through the company's long-term land portfolio.

The Role:

You will work closely with the Senior Strategic Planning Manager to develop and implement planning strategies for both current and future sites. The role involves Local Plan promotion, preparing and submitting planning applications, and advising on planning-related matters to support business growth and delivery targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake planning appraisals for new land opportunities
• Support the development and implementation of planning promotion strategies
• Prepare and manage planning applications for residential and mixed-use developments
• Monitor Local Plans, policy changes, and national legislation
• Submit representations to emerging policy consultations
• Attend consultation events, planning committees, and project meetings
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with planning officers, consultants, and stakeholders
• Provide planning advice to support site acquisitions
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for consultancy expenditure
• Advise on S106 and CIL implications
• Maintain accurate records for the strategic land bank

What We're Looking For:

• RTPI-accredited degree in Planning or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a planning role (housebuilder, consultancy, land promoter, or local authority)
• Strong understanding of planning policy related to residential development
• Experience preparing Local Plan representations and/or planning applications
• Excellent research, writing, and organisational skills
• A proactive and solution-focused approach
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North of England

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, with option to purchase 3 additional days
• Life insurance and Vitality private healthcare
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working hours
• Career development with RTPI support and CPD opportunities

If you are a strategic, commercially minded planner with a strong interest in residential development, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 01792 362 010 or email [email protected]