Graduate Planner in Bristol)

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK property consultancy is seeking a Graduate Planner to join their Bristol team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects across various sectors while supporting senior planners. Ideal candidates will possess a strong grasp of the UK planning system paired with excellent communication and analytical skills. This position promises genuine career progression and exposure to high-profile projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid/flexible working opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the UK planning system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.
• Research and analyze planning policy.
• Prepare and present planning appraisals.

Skills

Understanding of UK planning system

Communication

Research and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Working toward RTPI accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Planning-related IT tools

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Planner

Location: Bristol

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK property consultancy in their search for a Graduate Planner to join their thriving Planning team in Bristol.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the city's largest and most successful planning teams, working across a diverse and exciting range of projects spanning residential, commercial, retail, regeneration, energy, leisure, and community sectors.

About the Role:

As a Graduate Planner, you'll support the wider team in delivering high-quality planning advice and services to both private and public sector clients. You'll work on planning applications, appraisals, appeals, and representations-developing core technical and client-facing skills within a fast-paced, professional consultancy environment.

Responsibilities:

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Assist with the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals

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Research and analyse planning policy to inform strategies and appraisals

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Prepare and present planning appraisals, reports, and statements

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Support post-submission negotiations and attend meetings

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Draft representations to emerging planning policy documents and local plans

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Attend networking events and actively contribute to business growth

What We're Looking For:

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A strong understanding of the UK planning system

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Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

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Ability to manage multiple deadlines with attention to detail

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Confident with Microsoft Office and planning-related IT tools

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A self-starter with a positive attitude and commercial awareness

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Strong research and analytical skills

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Ideally on track for or currently working toward RTPI accreditation

Why Apply?

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Work with one of Bristol's leading planning teams

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Involvement in high-profile projects across the UK

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Genuine career progression opportunities

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A collaborative and supportive environment

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Competitive salary and benefits

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Hybrid/flexible working opportunities

If you're an enthusiastic and career-driven individual looking to kick-start your planning career, this is your chance to join a nationally respected consultancy.