Job Description
Job title: Graduate Town Planner
Location: Sutton Coldfield (Hybrid Working)
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing planning consultancy in their search for a Graduate Town Planner to join their Sutton Coldfield office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate to start their career in the private sector, working on a varied portfolio of residential and mixed-use development projects for national and regional housebuilders, land promoters, and private clients.
The RoleAs a Graduate Town Planner, you will support senior members of the team across a range of planning and development projects, including:
* Assisting with the preparation of planning applications, planning statements and supporting documentation.
* Undertaking planning research, policy reviews and site appraisals.
* Supporting major planning applications (outline, full and reserved matters).
* Assisting with public consultation and stakeholder engagement activities.
* Helping prepare representations to Local Plans and other planning policy documents.
* Supporting planning appeals through research and evidence preparation.
* Liaising with local planning authorities and other stakeholders.
* Assisting with general project delivery and client reporting.
Candidate Requirements
* A degree in Town Planning or a related subject (RTPI-accredited course preferred).
* A strong interest in pursuing MRTPI accreditation.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong analytical and organisational skills.
* A proactive attitude and willingness to learn in a consultancy environment.
* A full UK driving licence and access to a car (desirable).
What's on Offer
* Competitive graduate-level salary (dependent on experience and qualifications).
* Hybrid working arrangement (currently 3 days per week in the office).
* Car parking space provided.
* NEST pension scheme.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus office shutdown between Christmas and New Year.
* Structured training, mentoring and CPD support towards MRTPI.
* Quarterly staff social events.
* Additional benefits package in development, expected to include private healthcare, enhanced pension and salary sacrifice options.
* Clear long-term career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to develop their career within a supportive and commercially focused planning consultancy.
Interested?The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or