Town Planner

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 Town Planner to join their expanding team in Lutterworth.

Our client represents a new generation of property development in the UK, combining education, strategic partnerships, and in house delivery to support developers at every stage of the development process. The business works across a diverse project portfolio, including residential schemes across 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, Build Up has expanded rapidly and continues to invest in its people as it disrupts the UK SME development sector.

As a Town Planner, you will support and manage planning work across a varied portfolio of live development projects in a fast paced, commercial environment. This role offers excellent exposure to development led planning and clear opportunities for progression within a growing business.

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and pre-application enquiries

• Undertaking site appraisals and development feasibility assessments

• Reviewing and analysing local and national planning policy

• Drafting planning statements and supporting planning documentation

• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, and internal project teams

• Supporting land promotion activity and planning strategy work

• Maintaining accurate and well-organised project records

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, or a related discipline

• RTPI-accredited qualification preferred; working towards or holding RTPI membership

• Experience within a planning consultancy, local authority, or development environment

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Ability to interpret planning policy, drawings, and technical information

• Organised, proactive, and keen to develop within a growing business

• Exposure to a diverse range of residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects

• Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding organisation

• Supportive, collaborative team environment

• Clear progression opportunities for ambitious planners

If you are interested in this Town Planner position in Lutterworth, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for further information.