Planner to Senior Planner

Planner

Location:

Rugby

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well established property and land consultancy, to recruit a Planner for their Rugby office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional to join a respected multidisciplinary business with strong expertise across rural, residential, commercial, and development sectors. The role will suit a Planner looking to build hands-on experience while working closely with landowners, developers, and internal teams.

The Role

As Planner, you will support the delivery of planning advice and applications across a varied portfolio of projects, from early-stage site appraisals through to planning submissions and post-consent work.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing and submitting planning applications, pre-applications, and appeals

Undertaking site appraisals and planning research

Advising clients on planning strategy, policy, and development potential

Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders

Monitoring local planning policy and development plans

Supporting senior planners on complex projects

About You

The successful Planner will have:

A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

Experience working within the UK planning system (consultancy, local authority, or developer)

Working towards or holding RTPI membership

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A proactive and organised approach to workload

Why Apply?

This Planner role offers the chance to join a well regarded consultancy with a supportive culture, strong client base, and clear opportunities for career development.

If you are interested in this Planner position in Rugby, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment