Town Planner

Job Title:

Town Planner

Location:

Lutterworth, Warwickshire

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a fast:growing and innovative property development and education business in their search for a Junior Town Planner to join their expanding team in Warwickshire.

Our client represents a new generation of property development in the UK, combining education, strategic partnerships, and in:house delivery to support aspiring developers through every stage of the development process.

They work across a wide range of projects, including residential schemes in the South East, high:end homes in Central London, and large:scale commercial and infrastructure:led developments. Founded on entrepreneurial values and a strong growth mindset, the business has expanded rapidly over the past six months and has ambitious plans to further disrupt the UK SME development sector.

As a Junior Town Planner, you will support the planning team on a varied portfolio of live development projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early:career planner to gain hands:on experience in a commercial and fast:paced environment.

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
• Supporting site appraisals and development feasibility studies
• Reviewing and analysing local and national planning policy
• Drafting planning statements and supporting documents
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, and internal teams
• Maintaining accurate and well:organised project files

• Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, or a related discipline
• RTPI:accredited degree preferred
• Strong interest in planning and the built environment
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and plans
• Organised, motivated, and keen to develop within a growing business

• Exposure to a diverse range of development projects
• Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding organisation
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Clear progression opportunities for ambitious early:career planners