Birmingham
Building, Construction
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
15/04/2025
06/05/2025
Graduate Assistant / Planner - Bristol, London, Birmingham, Bournemouth
Just finished your RTPI-accredited planning course? Ready to get stuck into real projects that shape communities, cities, and the environment?
A well-established planning, design, and environmental consultancy with offices in Bournemouth, Birmingham, London, and Bristol is looking for Graduate Planners to join their team from summer 2025.
With 40 years of experience delivering housing, renewable energy, commercial development and infrastructure across the UK, they have a strong track record and a clear mission - to reach net zero carbon by 2030.
What you'll be doing:
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Visiting sites and assessing land opportunities
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Reviewing planning histories and analysing local policy
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Assisting in preparing planning applications and supporting documents
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Helping to deliver public exhibitions and consultations
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Monitoring planning application responses and preparing trackers
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Liaising with consultants, clients, and local authority planners
What they're looking for:
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Graduates (or soon-to-be) from an RTPI-accredited planning course
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Clear communicators who enjoy working in a team
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Proactive and organised individuals with a positive attitude
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An ability to manage deadlines and work independently
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A genuine interest in contributing to a wide range of planning projects
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The right to work in the UK without sponsorship
What's on offer:
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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8% employer pension contribution
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28 days annual leave, rising to 33 with length of service
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Apple laptop and phone for work use
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A mentor or buddy to support your Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
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Free parking at the Bournemouth office
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Private health insurance
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A supportive and collaborative working environment
Interested?
We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position