Graduate Planner

Job title: Graduate Town Planner

Location: Shrewsbury

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).

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