Town Planner

Job Description:

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.

About the Company

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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Candidate Requirements

• 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

Why Apply?

• 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

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)