London
Building, Construction
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
19/02/2025
12/03/2025
Job Title: Graduate Town Planner
Location: London
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa, dependent on experience
About the Company:
My client is a young, dynamic, and growing planning consultancy, founded and led by some of the most experienced and respected practitioners in the industry. As an independent Employee-Owned Trust, they foster a fair, inclusive, and open working environment, ensuring that both clients and team members have direct engagement with Executive Directors. With a strong focus on practical and commercial advice, they provide specialist planning services across a broad range of projects.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Graduate Town Planner to join my client's London-based team. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a diverse range of projects, working closely with experienced planning professionals and benefiting from structured training and development opportunities. The role will provide hands-on experience across various planning services, including strategic advice, planning appraisals, prior approval applications, and environmental impact assessments.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist in preparing planning applications, appeals, and impact assessments.
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Conduct research and analysis to support planning proposals and policy development.
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Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and clients to facilitate planning processes.
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Support senior planners with project management and strategic advice.
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Contribute to placemaking consultancy and land promotion initiatives.
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Keep up to date with planning legislation, regulations, and market trends.
Requirements:
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A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field.
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A keen interest in UK planning policies, legislation, and development.
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Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
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Enthusiastic and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
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Ability to manage workload effectively in a dynamic environment.
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Previous work experience or internship in planning (desirable but not essential).
What's on Offer?
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The opportunity to work within a highly respected and growing planning consultancy.
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A structured training programme with clear career progression.
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Regular CPD sessions, team events, and walking tours to enhance learning and development.
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A collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to launch their career in planning with a forward-thinking consultancy. If you are passionate about shaping places and want to be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested?
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This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position