Graduate Planner in Congleton)

Penguin Recruitment; Congleton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is supporting a well-respected land promoter in Congleton seeking a Graduate Planner. This role offers a chance for a recent planning graduate to gain hands-on experience in the planning process, working on residential development projects. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Town Planning and strong analytical skills, with a passion for strategic land promotion.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the UK planning system.
• Enthusiasm and initiative in residential planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting documents.
• Research planning policy for site promotion strategies.
• Prepare reports, planning statements, and appeal documentation.
• Liaise with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Support delivery of residential development projects.

Skills

Research and analytical skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related subject

Job description

Graduate Planner

Location: Congleton

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading land promoter in their search for a Graduate Planner to join their growing and well-respected planning team based in Congleton.

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent planning graduate with a passion for residential development and a keen eye for strategy to kickstart their career with a nationally recognised company. Our client specialises in securing planning permissions for major residential schemes across the UK, playing a key role in tackling the housing shortage.

As a Graduate Planner, you'll work alongside an experienced and supportive team of planning professionals, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of the planning process - from site appraisals and planning applications to appeals and local plan representations.

What You'll Be Doing:

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Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documents

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Researching planning policy and contributing to site promotion strategies

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Helping to prepare reports, planning statements, and appeal documentation

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Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders

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Supporting the planning team in the delivery of residential development projects

What We're Looking For:

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A degree (or working towards a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related subject

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A good understanding of the UK planning system

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Strong research and analytical skills

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Excellent written and verbal communication

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A team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and attention to detail

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A genuine interest in residential planning and strategic land promotion

Why Join?

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Work for a market leader in residential land promotion

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Learn from some of the best in the industry

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Real career development opportunities and RTPI support

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Collaborative team environment with structured training

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Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're looking to launch your career in planning and want to join a business where your contribution makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.