Graduate Town Planner - Bury St Edmunds
Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well-established planning consultancy in their search for a Graduate Town Planner to join the team in Bury St Edmunds. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate to begin their planning career in a supportive environment with exposure to a diverse range of projects.
The Role
As a Graduate Town Planner, you will:
Assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.
Support colleagues with site appraisals, planning research, and policy analysis.
Draft planning reports and supporting documents.
Contribute to stakeholder and local authority engagement.
Gain hands-on experience across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
About You
The successful candidate will:
Hold (or be completing) a degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited preferred).
Demonstrate strong research, analytical and report-writing skills.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Be enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn.
Be working towards (or interested in) RTPI chartership.
What's on Offer
Competitive starting salary and benefits package.
Full support towards RTPI chartership.
A structured training and mentoring programme.
Clear career progression within a respected consultancy.
A friendly and collaborative team culture.
If you're a motivated Graduate Town Planner looking to launch your career with a supportive consultancy in Bury St Edmunds, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information or to apply, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your CV to