Graduate Planner Location: Congleton Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading land promoter in their search for a Graduate Planner to join their growing and well-respected planning team based in Congleton. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent planning graduate with a passion for residential development and a keen eye for strategy to kickstart their career with a nationally recognised company. Our client specialises in securing planning permissions for major residential schemes across the UK, playing a key role in tackling the housing shortage. As a Graduate Planner, you'll work alongside an experienced and supportive team of planning professionals, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of the planning process - from site appraisals and planning applications to appeals and local plan representations. What You'll Be Doing: Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documents Researching planning policy and contributing to site promotion strategies Helping to prepare reports, planning statements, and appeal documentation Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders Supporting the planning team in the delivery of residential development projects What We're Looking For: A degree (or working towards a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related subject A good understanding of the UK planning system S...