Graduate/Assistant Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the environmental and infrastructure sector is seeking a Graduate / Assistant Town Planner. This role offers hands-on experience in a collaborative planning team, with RTPI support towards achieving chartership and opportunities for career development through involvement in significant infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Hybrid working and flexibility

Full RTPI support and mentoring

Career development pathway

Work on significant infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline (RTPI accredited preferred).
• Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Interest in infrastructure and environmental planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of planning applications and documentation.
• Conduct planning research and analysis.
• Liaise with local authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Analytical

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

Graduate / Assistant Town Planner

Overview

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to partner with a well-respected private sector organisation with a long-standing presence in the environmental and infrastructure sector. Renowned for its innovation, sustainability focus, and contributions to essential infrastructure projects, this company offers a dynamic and forward-thinking working environment from its Reading office.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate / Assistant Town Planner to gain hands-on experience in a busy and collaborative planning team. The role provides a strong foundation for career development, with mentoring and support towards achieving RTPI chartership.

Responsibilities

As a Graduate / Assistant Town Planner, you will:

• Assist with the preparation and coordination of planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Undertake planning research and analysis to inform strategies.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, internal teams, and external consultants.
• Support the planning team on both operational and strategic planning matters.
• Work towards professional accreditation with full RTPI support.

You will play a key role in supporting projects related to waste management, infrastructure, and renewable energy, contributing to environmental sustainability and planning delivery.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Town Planning or a closely related discipline (RTPI accredited preferred).
• Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
• A genuine interest in infrastructure and environmental planning.
• Previous planning experience or a placement (desirable but not essential).
• A positive attitude, team spirit, and eagerness to develop a career in planning.

Day-to-Day

Your daily activities will include:

• Collaborating with colleagues to prepare and submit planning applications.
• Conducting research to support planning strategies and decision-making.
• Engaging with local authorities and stakeholders to facilitate project approvals.
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to project discussions.
• Developing your professional skills and working towards RTPI chartership.

Benefits

This role offers:

• A competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid working and flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Full RTPI support and mentoring to achieve professional accreditation.
• A clear career development pathway with opportunities for progression.
• The chance to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Graduate / Assistant Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).