At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare planning research, manage applications, and liaise with clients and stakeholders.
- Company: Join a supportive multidisciplinary team at Penguin Recruitment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, funded Master's degree, private healthcare, and 35 days' annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and genuine opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Launch your career in planning with hands-on experience and excellent training.
- Qualifications: Degree in Town Planning or related field; strong communication and problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
- Graduate Town Planner
- Launch Your Career in Planning
Penguin recruitment is presenting an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, multidisciplinary team where you’ll work on a diverse range of planning projects while receiving excellent training and career development.
You’ll be involved in projects ranging from self-build homes and rural diversification schemes to major residential, commercial and strategic developments.
Working alongside experienced planners, surveyors, architects and engineers, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience while managing your own projects and developing specialist expertise.
The Role
- Prepare planning research, reports and planning applications.
- Manage smaller planning applications while supporting senior colleagues on larger and more complex developments.
- Produce planning statements, appraisals and professional reports.
- Liaise with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders throughout the planning process.
- Attend site visits and provide planning advice and recommendations.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding client service.
- Develop your professional knowledge and work towards RTPI membership with full support.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and eager to learn. Ideally, you’ll have:
- A degree in Town Planning or a related subject such as Geography.
- An ambition to work towards RTPI membership and further professional qualifications.
- Excellent written communication and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive approach with the ability to work independently.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
What’s on offer?
This is more than just a job- it’s a genuine opportunity to build a successful long-term career with outstanding support and benefits, including:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Full support towards a Master’s degree, including funded tuition and day release.
- Ongoing CPD and professional training opportunities.
- Private Healthcare through AXA.
- Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab.
- 35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays).
- An extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
- Additional annual leave awarded for long service.
- Discretionary bonus potential.
- Enhanced workplace pension scheme.
- Employee loan scheme and staff discounts following successful probation.
- Salary sacrifice schemes including Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work.
- Flexible 37.5-hour working week with an agile working approach.
- A friendly, supportive team environment with genuine opportunities for career progression.
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Graduate Town Planner in Northampton employer: Penguin Recruitment
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