Graduate Planner/Planner

TipTopJob; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK property consultancy is seeking a Graduate Town Planner for its Manchester office. This role is ideal for a graduate with up to one year of planning experience looking to develop their career. Responsibilities include assisting in planning applications, conducting research, and collaborating on projects. The position offers excellent support for RTPI Chartership alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

RTPI Chartership support

Exposure to high-quality projects

Competitive salary and benefits

Structured training and career progression

Qualifications

• Up to one year of experience in planning (placements, internships, or postgraduate work welcomed).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.
• Supporting planning research, appraisals, and policy analysis.
• Drafting planning statements and reports.
• Attending client meetings, site visits, and hearings as required.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the Manchester office and wider business.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Ambitious

Proactive

Education

RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning

Job description

Overview

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading UK property and planning consultancy, who are seeking a Graduate Town Planner to join their Manchester office. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate with up to one year of planning experience (public or private sector) to launch their career with a highly respected consultancy. You will work on a wide variety of exciting and complex projects across residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use developments, gaining valuable experience and career development support.

The Role

• Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals
• Supporting planning research, appraisals, and policy analysis
• Drafting planning statements and reports
• Attending client meetings, site visits, and hearings as required
• Collaborating with colleagues across the Manchester office and wider business

About You

• RTPI accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related discipline
• Up to one year of experience in planning (placements, internships, or postgraduate work welcomed)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ambitious, proactive, and keen to progress towards RTPI Chartership

What’s on Offer

• Excellent support for RTPI Chartership
• Exposure to high-quality projects and clients across the UK
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Structured training and career progression opportunities

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Advertising Services