Chartered Town Planner

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • May 08, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Job Title: Chartered Town Planner

Location: Remote Working (Office in Lutterworth)

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chartered Town Planner to join a growing and commercially focused land and development business operating across the residential and mixed-use sectors.

The business works across the full development lifecycle, from identifying and promoting strategic land opportunities through to securing planning permissions and supporting delivery. With a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, this role offers the chance to work on high-quality projects while playing a key role in shaping development strategy.

This is a remote working role; however, if you would prefer to work from an office environment, you are welcome to use the company's office in Lutterworth.

The Role

As a Chartered Town Planner, you will lead and support a range of planning projects across residential and mixed-use developments. You will work closely with land, development, and technical teams, providing planning expertise from site identification through to planning consent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planner looking to progress within a fast-paced development environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, manage, and submit planning applications and pre-application enquiries
  • Undertake site appraisals, planning assessments, and development feasibility reviews
  • Provide strategic planning advice across land promotion and development opportunities
  • Prepare planning statements, appeals, and supporting reports
  • Liaise with local authorities, consultants, landowners, and external stakeholders
  • Support the promotion of strategic land through the local plan process
  • Attend client meetings, planning committees, and stakeholder consultations
  • Monitor planning policy changes and advise on development implications
  • Assist with mentoring junior planning team members where appropriate

About You

  • MRTPI Chartered Town Planner
  • Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline
  • Strong understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework
  • Experience within consultancy, developer, or local authority environments
  • Commercial awareness with a strong interest in residential and mixed-use development
  • Excellent report writing and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
  • Proactive, organised, and able to work collaboratively within a team

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary DOE
  • Fully remote working with optional office access in Lutterworth
  • Exposure to high-profile residential and mixed-use schemes
  • Clear career progression opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing development business

If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email on (url removed)