Graduate Planner + - Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London-based role

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate Planner in London to support experienced planners across a range of projects and gain hands‑on experience in the full planning process. You will work with clients, local authorities and consultants while developing professional planning skills.

Ideal candidates hold a Town Planning degree, some placement experience and strong communication. London-based with potential flexible-working arrangements and a clear path to RTPI accreditation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Placement, internship or graduate role preferred.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Support preparation of planning statements, reports and documentation.
• Undertake planning policy and development research.
• Liaise with local planning authorities and stakeholders.
• Support senior planners with various projects.
• Monitor planning applications and update clients.
• Assist with site appraisals and planning assessments.
• Develop knowledge of the UK planning system and legislation.

Skills

Town Planning knowledge

Communication skills

Research abilities

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related

Job description

Graduate Planner - London

A well-established and growing planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Graduate Planner to join its London-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent planning graduate looking to build their career within a supportive consultancy, gain hands‑on experience across a varied project portfolio, and work towards their professional development.

Salary: 28,000 - 30,000

The Role

As a Graduate Planner, you will support experienced planners across a range of projects, gaining exposure to the full planning process. You will work alongside clients, local authorities and other consultants while developing your technical and professional planning skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Supporting the preparation of planning statements, reports and other documentation.
• Undertaking planning policy and development research.
• Liaising with local planning authorities and other stakeholders.
• Supporting senior planners with a variety of planning projects.
• Monitoring planning applications and providing updates to clients.
• Assisting with site appraisals and planning assessments.
• Developing knowledge of the UK planning system and relevant legislation.

Requirements

• A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning or a related discipline.
• Ideally some relevant planning experience through a placement, internship or graduate role.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• 28,000 - 30,000 salary
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Support towards RTPI accreditation and professional development.
• Exposure to a varied range of planning projects.
• Training and mentoring from experienced planning professionals.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to develop a long-term career within a growing consultancy.
• London-based position with potential flexible-working arrangements.