Senior Town Planner

The Planner; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Town Planner to join a well-established consultancy in Rugby. You will support projects from initial appraisal through to submission and delivery, with a focus on commercial and rural developments.

Working within a collaborative team, you will prepare planning applications, advise clients, manage timelines and liaise with stakeholders, developing your career in a supportive environment. Office-based role with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Town Planning role (private or public sector considered).
• Ideally MRTPI Chartered (or working towards)
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and regulations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
• Providing planning advice to clients across commercial and rural projects
• Managing project timelines and liaising with stakeholders
• Supporting senior team members on complex planning schemes
• Conducting site appraisals and planning research

Skills

Planning policy knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

MRTPI Chartered (or working towards)

Job description

Town Planner

Rugby

Carrington West are pleased to be working with a well established growing consultancy based in Rugby who are offering an excellent opportunity for a Town Planner. This role offers the chance to work across a diverse portfolio of projects, with a particular focus on commercial and rural developments.

The Role

You will be involved in a broad range of planning activities, supporting projects from initial appraisal through to submission and delivery. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
• Providing planning advice to clients across commercial and rural projects
• Managing project timelines and liaising with stakeholders
• Supporting senior team members on complex planning schemes
• Conducting site appraisals and planning research

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Town Planning role (private or public sector considered)
• Ideally MRTPI Chartered (or working towards)
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and regulations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Location and Working Style

• Based in Rugby
• Primarily office-based, with some flexibility available

Interview Process

• First stage: Microsoft Teams interview
• Second stage: Face-to-face meeting

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy working on high-profile UK projects, offering strong support, varied project exposure, and genuine long-term career prospects.