Graduate Planner

Graduate Planner

Location: London

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a well established, multi-disciplinary property consultancy in their search for a Graduate Planner to join their growing planning team.

This opportunity would suit a motivated Graduate Planner who has already gained relevant planning work experience and is looking to build a long-term career within a professional consultancy environment. You will work across a diverse portfolio of projects, supporting senior planners on a range of planning applications and development appraisals while developing your technical and commercial skills.

The Role

As a Graduate Planner, you will:

• Assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications and pre-application enquiries
• Support planning appraisals and feasibility assessments
• Undertake planning research and policy analysis
• Assist with appeal work and Local Plan representations
• Attend site visits, meetings and stakeholder consultations
• Support senior team members across a variety of projects

About You

The successful Graduate Planner will have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Relevant planning work experience (placement, internship or graduate role)
• A strong interest in the UK planning system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive and professional approach

Why Apply?

This Graduate Planner role offers structured training, mentoring and a clear pathway toward RTPI chartership within a supportive and collaborative team. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of sectors and projects, helping you build a strong foundation for your planning career.

If you are interested in this Graduate Planner opportunity, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for more information