Graduate Planner

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

Job summary

A leading land promotion company in Congleton is seeking a Graduate Planner to support their successful team. This role offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates with an RTPI-accredited degree to develop professionally while working on diverse projects. The company promotes a hybrid working model and values professional growth, offering an array of benefits including flexible working times and medical cover.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover

26 Days’ Holiday

Flexible Benefits

Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies

Pension Scheme with up to 10% Contributions

Annual Health Assessment

Cycle to Work Scheme

Paid Volunteer & Study Leave

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or nearing completion of an RTPI-accredited planning degree.
• Willingness to undertake a part-time master's degree in Planning if needed.
• Ability to conduct detailed research and engage with landowners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research for planning applications and policy analysis.
• Evaluate planning prospects and assist in site design.
• Engage with landowners to secure new development sites.

Skills

Research

Policy Analysis

Socio-economic Analysis

Master Planning

Site Design

Education

RTPI-accredited degree

Degree in Human Geography

Job description

Graduate Planner

Location: North West

Are you a graduate looking to launch your career in planning? A highly successful and well-established land promotion company based in Congleton, Cheshire, is offering an incredible opportunity to join their team as a Graduate Planner.

This role is ideal for individuals with an RTPI-accredited degree or those nearing completion. Applications from Human Geography graduates willing to undertake a part-time master’s degree in Planning are also welcome. This is your chance to develop your expertise while working with experienced land and planning professionals on a diverse, country-wide portfolio of projects.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Conducting research to support planning applications and site promotion, including policy analysis, socio-economic impacts, and settlement analysis.
• Evaluating the planning prospects of potential development sites alongside the Land team.
• Assisting in master planning and site design.
• Engaging with landowners and agents to secure new sites.
• Monitoring planning applications and changes in local and national policies.
• Contributing to representations for Local or Neighbourhood Plan consultations.
• Managing company data held on Local Authorities.

Why Join?

This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to kickstart your career with a company that values professional growth and career progression. The company offers a hybrid working model, flexible start and finish times, and a supportive environment where talent thrives.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive Salary & Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover (Single Cover)
• 26 Days’ Holiday (increasing with service)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies
• Pension Scheme with up to 10% Employer Contributions
• Annual Health Assessment
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Retail Discounts
• Paid Volunteer & Study Leave

With over 30 years of expertise, this company has built a reputation as the UK’s most active and successful land promoter, helping landowners unlock the full potential of their land. They are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent and dedication are recognised and rewarded.

Interested?

Contact Josh Jones by email [e-mail] or call 01792 362010.