Graduate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

RTPI accreditation support

Exposure to diverse projects

Collaborative team environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Town Planner to join its Cambridge team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience across residential, mixed-use, and strategic land development, with structured training and clear progression.

You will work under an experienced team, supporting planning advice across a range of projects while aiming for MRTPI accreditation in a supportive, commercially focused environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive and professional approach.
• Placement or internship in planning is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.
• Undertake site appraisals and planning policy research.
• Support production of planning statements and reports.
• Engage with local authorities, clients and external consultants.
• Monitor planning policy and legislative updates.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Proactive

Attention to detail

MRTPI potential

Education

Degree in Town Planning (or related)

Job description

Overview

Graduate Town Planner Location: Cambridge Salary: Competitive + benefits

A highly regarded planning consultancy is seeking a Graduate Town Planner to join its growing team in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to begin their career within a supportive and commercially focused environment, working on a wide range of exciting projects across the region.

The Role

You will be part of an experienced planning team, supporting the delivery of high-quality planning advice across sectors including residential, mixed-use, and strategic land development. The role offers hands-on experience and exposure to all stages of the planning process.

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals
• Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy research
• Supporting the production of planning statements and reports
• Engaging with local authorities, clients, and external consultants
• Monitoring planning policy and legislative updates

About You

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Strong interest in working towards MRTPI accreditation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• A proactive and professional approach
• Previous planning experience (placement or internship) is beneficial but not essential

What’s on Offer

• Structured training and ongoing professional development
• Full support towards RTPI accreditation
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects
• A collaborative and forward-thinking team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

This is an outstanding opportunity to kick-start your planning career within a respected consultancy offering clear progression and long-term development