Graduate Town Planner
Locations: Chester
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading property consultancy in their search for an ambitious Graduate Town Planner to join their well-established Planning team.
This is an excellent opportunity to kickstart your career with one of the UK’s most respected consultancies, gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors such as residential, commercial, retail, rural, and mixed-use developments.
The Role
As a Graduate Planner, you will:
1. Assist in the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications and appeals.
2. Conduct research and provide planning policy advice.
3. Support senior team members on a variety of projects, both small and large scale.
4. Engage with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
5. Work towards Chartered Membership of the RTPI with full support.
The Candidate
6. RTPI accredited degree or master’s in Town Planning (or a related discipline).
7. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
8. Enthusiastic, proactive, and keen to develop within a collaborative environment.
9. A genuine interest in the built environment and planning process.
The Benefits
10. Competitive starting salary and benefits package.
11. Full RTPI support and mentoring.
12. Exposure to high-profile and varied projects.
13. Clear progression and development opportunities within a market-leading consultancy.
If you are a motivated Graduate Planner looking to start your career with an industry leader, we’d love to hear from you!