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Chartered Town Planner New

Job reference

224154_1778165358

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£40000 - £55000 per annum

Location

Leicester

Industry sector

Environment

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

07/05/2026

Closing date

28/05/2026

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

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP.