At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in planning applications and support diverse projects with experienced professionals.
- Company: Join a respected multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong focus on professional development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private healthcare, enhanced holiday, and structured training programme.
- Other info: Enjoy hybrid working and clear career progression in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Kick-start your career in Town Planning and work on exciting projects from day one.
- Qualifications: RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 28000 £ per year.
Location: Northampton
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Are you a recent RTPI-accredited graduate looking to kick-start your career in Town Planning with a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy? Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be representing an established and growing property consultancy that is looking to appoint a Graduate Town Planner to join its successful Northampton team. This is an outstanding opportunity to receive first-class mentoring, gain exposure to a wide variety of planning projects, and build a long-term career towards MRTPI status.
The Opportunity
You'll become part of a collaborative planning team working alongside experienced planners, surveyors, architects and other property professionals. The role offers exposure to a broad mix of projects across the residential, commercial and rural sectors, giving you the chance to develop a well-rounded planning career from day one. The consultancy places a strong emphasis on professional development and has an excellent track record of supporting graduates through their RTPI pathway.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
- Supporting senior planners on a diverse range of planning projects.
- Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals.
- Preparing planning statements and supporting reports.
- Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and external consultants.
- Attending client meetings and site visits.
- Assisting with planning appeals and wider development projects.
About You
- RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and research abilities.
- A genuine passion for planning and the built environment.
- Organised, proactive and eager to learn.
- Full UK driving licence preferred.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary.
- Structured graduate training programme.
- Full support towards MRTPI Chartership.
- Hybrid and agile working.
- Private healthcare.
- Enhanced holiday allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- Regular social events.
- Clear career progression within a growing planning team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established consultancy with an outstanding reputation, working on exciting planning projects while developing your career within a supportive and friendly environment.
Interested?
For applications and more information, please contact: Neil Ellerton Penguin Recruitment.
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