Graduate Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established planning consultancy in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Graduate Town Planner to support planning applications and contribute to various projects. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Town Planning, with strong research and communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, mentoring towards RTPI chartership, and clear career progression within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Full support towards RTPI chartership

Structured training and mentoring programme

Clear career progression

Friendly and collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Hold (or be completing) a degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Demonstrate strong research, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Be enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.
• Support colleagues with site appraisals and planning research.
• Draft planning reports and supporting documents.
• Contribute to local authority engagement.
• Gain hands-on experience across various developments.

Skills

Strong research skills

Analytical ability

Report-writing skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal abilities

Enthusiasm

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

Graduate Town Planner – Bury St Edmunds

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well-established planning consultancy in their search for a Graduate Town Planner to join the team in Bury St Edmunds. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate to begin their planning career in a supportive environment with exposure to a diverse range of projects.

The Role

As a Graduate Town Planner, you will:

• Assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.
• Support colleagues with site appraisals, planning research, and policy analysis.
• Draft planning reports and supporting documents.
• Contribute to stakeholder and local authority engagement.
• Gain hands-on experience across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Hold (or be completing) a degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited preferred).
• Demonstrate strong research, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Be enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Be working towards (or interested in) RTPI chartership.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive starting salary and benefits package.
• Full support towards RTPI chartership.
• A structured training and mentoring programme.
• Clear career progression within a respected consultancy.
• A friendly and collaborative team culture.

If you’re a motivated Graduate Town Planner looking to launch your career with a supportive consultancy in Bury St Edmunds, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment on 01792 365006 or email your CV to [e-mail]