Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established planning consultancy in the UK is seeking a Town Planner. The candidate will manage diverse planning projects, provide high-quality advice, and mentor junior staff. Ideal candidates should be MRTPI qualified or working towards it, with strong communication and organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working and generous leave entitlement.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Generous holiday entitlement starting at 25 days

Enhanced parental and family leave

Access to an employee wellbeing and assistance programme

Volunteering leave (2 days per year)

Life assurance and additional benefits

Qualifications

• Must be MRTPI qualified or actively working towards submission.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.
• Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise your own project caseload.
• Deliver high-quality planning advice and client service.
• Mentor junior colleagues including support through the APC process.
• Prepare and manage planning applications and associated reports.

Skills

MRTPI qualified or working towards submission

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Self‑motivated and collaborative team player

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Confident managing multiple deadlines under pressure

Good understanding of the planning system and market

Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT tools

Job description

Job Title: Town Planner

Location: Ashby

The Team & Focus of the Role

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well established and growing Planning team based in Ashby. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and developing the team's planning consultancy services, contributing to a wide range of projects across multiple sectors.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across a multidisciplinary business to identify cross-divisional opportunities, develop new client relationships, and take the lead on diverse and engaging planning projects. These include residential, commercial, retail, and leisure developments, covering everything from site appraisals and site promotion to full planning applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise your own project caseload
• Deliver high-quality planning advice and client service
• Mentor junior colleagues, including supporting through the APC process
• Prepare initial site reviews, site-specific strategies, and planning submissions
• Provide bespoke planning advice to clients
• Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications and associated reports
• Prepare site submissions and Local Plan representations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and consultants (architects, engineers, ecologists, etc.)
• Engage positively with local authorities, members of the public, and other stakeholders
• Attend and lead project meetings
• Negotiate to secure optimal outcomes for clients
• Manage budgets, time recording, and invoicing

About You

• MRTPI qualified or working towards submission
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self‑motivated and collaborative team player
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident managing multiple deadlines under pressure
• Good understanding of the planning system and market
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT tools

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary, you will enjoy:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 25 days, rising with service (plus your birthday off and additional festive leave)
• Enhanced parental and family leave
• Access to an employee wellbeing and assistance programme
• Volunteering leave (2 days per year)
• Life assurance and a range of additional benefits and discounts

Culture & Working Environment

The business promotes a modern and flexible working culture, offering hybrid arrangements to balance office collaboration with home-based focus time. The team regularly takes part in social and professional development events, creating an engaging and connected workplace environment.

With a long-established history and a strong reputation across the UK, the company advises a diverse range of clients across sectors including agriculture, commercial, energy, healthcare, infrastructure, residential, and rural development.

For more information or to apply, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)