Job Title: Graduate Planner
Location: Norwich
An exciting opportunity has arisen for ambitious and motivated graduates to join a leading independent planning, design, and environmental consultancy in their Norwich office. This is an excellent chance to begin your career in town planning within a supportive environment that offers structured training, professional mentorship, and exposure to a wide range of high:quality projects across the UK.
The company prides itself on shaping better futures through professional development, guided learning, and a people:focused culture.
The Role
As a Graduate Planner, youll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, gaining hands:on experience across development planning and major infrastructure projects, including nationally significant renewable energy schemes.
Youll benefit from a structured APC training programme designed to help you achieve RTPI Chartered Membership, alongside formal project management training and ISO best:practice development. Graduates are given the opportunity to work on award:nominated projects and learn directly from experienced professionals.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in preparing planning applications, pre:application enquiries, and appeals.
* Undertake planning research, appraisals, and policy reviews.
* Draft letters, reports, and documentation under supervision.
* Attend site visits, public consultations, committee meetings, and examinations.
* Support the preparation of fee proposals and contribute to new business opportunities.
* Provide reliable technical input while identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
* Work collaboratively within project teams to deliver tasks on time and within budget.
About You
* Studying for, or recently completed, an RTPI:accredited degree (or related qualification with the ambition to pursue a career in planning).
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* A proactive, organised, and professional approach to work.
* Eager to learn and develop technical competence within a collaborative environment.
* A passion for the planning and development industry.
Benefits
This consultancy offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career progression:
Health and Wellbeing
* Private medical insurance
* BUPA medical cash plan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounted gym memberships
Lifestyle and Perks
* Enhanced annual leave entitlement
* Additional loyalty days for long service
* Hybrid working options
* Retail and lifestyle discounts
Rewards and Recognition
* Company bonus scheme
* Defined promotion windows
* Regular social and team events
Career and Development
* Professional membership fees covered
* Protected CPD time and e:learning access
* Clear progression framework
* Structured project management and ISO best:practice training
Financial Security
* Enhanced company pension
* Death:in:service cover
Interested?
Contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment:
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I am also working on a number of Planning roles across the UK and Ireland from Graduate to Director level.