Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well established planning consultancy to recruit a Graduate Town Planner for their Bury St Edmunds office. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career planning professional to join a respected consultancy and gain exposure to a wide range of projects across the residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. The role offers excellent learning opportunities, client contact, and structured support to help you develop your planning career within a collaborative team. The Role As a Graduate Town Planner, you will assist in delivering planning work across various development projects, contributing to high-quality planning advice and support for clients. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the preparation and submission of planning applications and pre-application enquiries Assisting with drafting planning statements and supporting documentation Conducting site appraisals and planning policy research Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, and clients Supporting appeals and planning strategy work Attending site visits, meetings, and committee hearings as required About You The successful candidate will have: A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline RTPI membership or be working towards chartership Some experience or placement experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment (desirable but not essential) Strong understanding of the UK planning system Excellent written and verbal communication skills An organised, proactive, and collaborative approach Why Apply? Join a friendly and supportive planning team Work on a diverse range of projects Hybrid working options Structured opportunities for professional development and RTPI chartership Collaborative and encouraging work culture For further information on this Graduate Town Planner role in Bury St Edmunds, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment .