Graduate Town Planner

Job Title: Graduate Town Planner
Location: Bristol

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading property consultancy in Bristol with the appointment of a Graduate Town Planner to join its growing planning team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate looking to develop their career within an established consultancy, gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK and working alongside experienced planning professionals.

Our client has a well-established and expanding planning team, providing a comprehensive range of planning services to both private and public sector clients. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business, the team delivers projects across residential, commercial, retail, mixed-use regeneration, energy, community and leisure sectors.

The Role

As a Graduate Town Planner, you will support the delivery of a varied workload, developing your technical knowledge and gaining valuable experience across all aspects of the planning process.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the preparation of planning advice, applications and appeals.
• Researching and analysing planning policy and relevant legislation.
• Preparing planning appraisals, reports and planning strategy documents.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications via the Planning Portal.
• Monitoring applications following submission, liaising with stakeholders and assisting with negotiations.
• Supporting the preparation of planning appeals.
• Preparing representations in response to emerging planning policy and local plans.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients.
• Attending relevant networking events and developing an understanding of client relationships and business development.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally demonstrate:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, with a genuine interest in developing a career in planning.
• A good understanding of the UK planning system.
• Strong research, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage deadlines effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence using relevant IT packages.
• A proactive, positive attitude, with the ability to work collaboratively and use your own initiative.
• A professional and commercially minded approach, with a willingness to learn and develop.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join a growing and well-established planning consultancy.
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors.
• The chance to work with both private and public sector clients.
• Support from an experienced team, providing an excellent environment for professional development.
• The opportunity to build your technical planning expertise and progress your career within consultancy.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Joneson or email