Company: PENGUIN RECRUITMENT LTD
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £25,000 - £29,000 per annum
Graduate Town Planner - Exciting Career Opportunity
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for shaping communities and delivering high-quality developments? I'm currently working with a well-established and forward-thinking property development business that is looking to appoint a Graduate Town Planner to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career within a dynamic, commercially focused environment where you'll gain hands-on experience across the full planning lifecycle.
The RoleAs a Graduate Town Planner, you will support the planning team in promoting and delivering a diverse portfolio of residential and mixed-use developments. You'll be exposed to a broad range of projects and will play an active role in helping to secure planning permissions.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals
- Conducting site appraisals and planning research
- Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders
- Supporting the management of planning projects from inception through to determination
- Monitoring planning policy changes and local plan developments
- Preparing reports and supporting documentation
About You
- Degree (or working towards) in Town Planning or a related discipline
- Strong interest in UK planning policy and development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning
- Eligibility for (or working towards) RTPI accreditation is desirable
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Structured training and mentorship
- Exposure to high-profile development projects
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
This role would suit an ambitious graduate who is keen to develop their career on the client side and gain real responsibility from an early stage.
If you're interested in hearing more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.