Graduate Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property developer in Harewood is seeking a Graduate Planner to join their Graduate Development Programme. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to sustainable community projects while receiving mentorship and training. The ideal candidate has a 2:1 degree in a planning-related subject and a keen interest in property development. Benefits include a competitive salary, structured training, and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Structured training and development programme

Support towards chartership

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree in a planning-related subject (RTPI accredited).
• Genuine interest in property development.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification and assessment of new development opportunities.
• Help shape planning strategies for various projects.
• Assist with the preparation of planning applications.

Skills

Interest in property development

Ability to assess development opportunities

Commitment to professional development

Full UK driving licence

Education

2:1 degree in a planning-related subject

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Graduate Planner

Location: Harewood

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Planner to join a respected property developer as part of a 24-month Graduate Development Programme. With a long history of delivering high-quality projects across the UK, this business has a reputation for creating sustainable communities and making a positive impact on both people and the environment.

This Graduate Planner position offers the chance to launch your career in a supportive, forward-thinking, and values-driven organisation.

Graduate Planner – What makes this opportunity unique

• Growth & Impact – Contribute to tackling challenges such as the housing crisis and the transition to net-zero energy by helping deliver sustainable homes and communities.
• Unique Culture – The ethos of “development with care” underpins every project, ensuring collaboration, integrity, and innovation.
• Clear Development Path – Receive mentorship, structured training, and a defined pathway to professional qualifications, supporting you to succeed as a Graduate Planner.

Graduate Planner – The Role

• Support the identification and assessment of new development opportunities.
• Help shape planning strategies for a wide range of projects.
• Assist with the preparation of planning applications, appeals, and environmental statements.
• Monitor Local Plans, national policy, and guidance, providing input to influence planning outcomes.
• Split your time between office work, site visits, and meetings with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders.

Graduate Planner – What we’re looking for

• A minimum 2:1 degree in a planning-related subject (RTPI accredited).
• A genuine interest in property development and the built environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Master’s degree in planning (RTPI accredited).
• Relevant work experience in local authority or consultancy.
• Knowledge of planning processes and procedures.

Graduate Planner – The package

• Competitive starting salary.
• Structured training and development programme.
• Support towards chartership.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career as a Graduate Planner with a respected developer that truly cares about people, communities, and the environment.

For more information, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 01792 957 381. Alternatively, email your CV to [e-mail].