Senior Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Rugby is seeking a Planner to join their team. The successful candidate will support planning advice across various projects, including preparing applications and undertaking site appraisals. Candidates should hold a degree in Town Planning, have experience within the UK planning system, and ideally be working towards RTPI membership. This role offers a supportive culture and clear opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the UK planning system (consultancy, local authority, or developer).
• Working towards or holding RTPI membership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications, pre-applications, and appeals.
• Undertake site appraisals and planning research.
• Advise clients on planning strategy, policy, and development potential.
• Liaise with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Monitor local planning policy and development plans.
• Support senior planners on complex projects.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proactive and organised approach

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

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.