Graduate Planner


Company:	Fawkes & Reece
Salary:	£26,000 to £28,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Lancaster, LA1 3BT
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

Graduate Planner

Are you looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? A leading housebuilder have an opportunity for a

Graduate Planner, a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

As a Graduate Planner, you will be part of a small yet busy team, handling a varied range of planning applications for both strategic and immediate sites, of varying scales and complexity. The role offers a broad area of responsibility for all areas of the development process including planning policy and promotional work along with detailed development management and delivery.

What you'll do as Graduate Planner

Assessing land development opportunities against company criteria

Providing advice internally on planning matters

Preparing and submitting planning applications

Attending meetings with all relevant parties during the planning process

Dealing with ongoing planning matters and submitting information to clear planning conditions

What experience, qualifications and skills are we looking for?

Degree/Masters Planning or Real Estate Degree with RTPI or RICS accreditation and a rounded knowledge of planning (we would also welcome applicants with a relevant degree without RTPI/RICS accreditation)

Strong interpersonal and all round excellent communication skills

Proactive and willingness to take the lead on own initiative and under minimal supervision

A proven ability to work to, thrive on and meet tight deadlines

Your positive outlook and professional attitude will enable you to deal confidently with colleagues at all levels

Full driving licence

What's on offer?

Salary competitive (DOE)

Company car or car allowance

Contributory pension

Life cover

Healthcare

Bonus

Employee benefits platform

Flexible working

If you are looking to join a leading housebuilder where you can build a successful career, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece for a confidential chat or apply via the link.

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