Job Description
Graduate Town Planner | Assistant Town Planner
Chester
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected planning consultancy in Chester, seeking Junior, Graduate, and Consultant-level Planners to join their growing team.
What you'll do:You'll work across a diverse portfolio of projects, supporting senior staff and managing smaller applications, preparing reports, planning submissions, and liaising with clients and stakeholders. You'll take responsibility for smaller projects from start to finish, develop creative solutions, and stay up to date with planning policy and practice.
Key tasks include:
* Assisting senior staff to drive large projects forward
* Managing smaller planning applications
* Conducting research and analysis
* Preparing planning appraisals and reports
* Building strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and planning officers
* Presenting at external events
Who you are:
* Degree-qualified in a relevant field with a passion for planning
* Strong understanding of planning principles
* Excellent communicator and technical writer
* Creative problem-solver
* Eager to develop your town planning career
What you'll get:
* Competitive salary and annual bonuses
* Pension contributions and private healthcare
* Professional fees paid
* Flexible working options including remote work and office presence in Chester, Manchester, or Newcastle
* Employee Ownership Trust benefits including tax-free bonuses and active involvement in company life
* A supportive culture focused on work-life balance and career progression
If you're a Junior, Graduate, or Planning Consultant looking to progress your career with a prestigious and forward-thinking consultancy, we want to hear from you!
Interested in hearing more?
For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at or call