About the Company

BuildUp is a company that represents the new breed of Property Development in the UK. BuildUp is one of the fastest growing businesses in the UK and combines two powerful things when it comes to Development; education and partnerships. BuildUp partners with aspiring property developers to give them the knowledge, funding & delivery to live out their often lifelong dream of becoming a Developer. We work on all size and types of developments; currently we have a 17 unit scheme in Cambridge, 50 unit scheme in Surrey, 2 executive homes in Central London and even an aerospace development in Lewisham. If the deal works, we’ll go and do it.

BuildUp is founded on two key principles; Making Money & Having Fun. We’ve grown from a team of 3 to a team of 28 in 6 months with staff ranging from 20 to 55 across our two key teams (Education & Partnerships). We’re the only company in the world that offers the service that we do and in the next 12 months will completely change and disrupt the landscape for all UK SME Developers.

Job Title: Junior Town Planner
Salary: £26,000 – £32,000 PA
Location: Office: Lutterworth, Warwickshire
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-driven Junior Town Planner to join our Planning & Development team. This role is perfect for someone starting their planning career who wants to gain hands-on experience across residential and mixed-use development projects while working closely with senior planners.

You’ll gain exposure to the full planning process—from site research and policy analysis to assisting with planning applications and liaising with consultants and local authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and submission of planning applications
• Assist with planning research, site appraisals, and policy review
• Prepare draft planning statements, reports, and supporting documents
• Liaise with local authority officers, stakeholders, and external consultants
• Monitor changes in planning policy and local development frameworks
• Attend internal project meetings and assist senior team members
• Maintain organised project files and documentation

About You

• Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, or related field (RTPI accredited preferred)
• Strong interest in planning, sustainability, and the built environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good analytical skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and plans

What We Offer

• Clear training and progression pathway
• Exposure to a varied project portfolio
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme & professional development support

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person