Graduate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected town planning consultancy is seeking a Graduate Town Planner in Cheltenham. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects across the UK, including eco towns and urban extensions. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Town Planning and strong communication skills. The company emphasizes a supportive environment with structured training for chartered status.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive team environment

Structured training and development program

Opportunities to grow within the company

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning.
• Strong communication and report writing skills are essential.
• Interest in UK planning policy and development processes is required.
• Must have a proactive, team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in a broad range of planning and regeneration projects across the UK.
• Work on eco towns, urban extensions, and various developments.
• Provide support in stakeholder engagement and policy development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Report writing

Interest in UK planning policy

Team-focused attitude

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline (RTPI accredited)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Graduate Town Planner

Location: Cheltenham

Penguin Recruitment is proud to be supporting a well-respected and specialist town planning consultancy in their search for a Graduate Town Planner to join their growing team in Cheltenham.

This practice offers a unique opportunity to be involved in a broad range of planning and regeneration projects across the UK - including eco towns, urban extensions, rural estates, and both residential and commercial developments. The team has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative work across planning strategy, policy development, research, and stakeholder engagement.

As a compact and agile consultancy, the business prides itself on offering a more flexible and responsive approach than larger practices, with a real focus on client service and forward-thinking planning solutions.

What’s on offer

• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Structured training and development programme to support your progression to chartered status
• Direct involvement in a variety of projects across the UK
• Real opportunities to take responsibility and grow within the company

Requirements

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited)
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• A keen interest in UK planning policy and development processes
• A proactive, team-focused attitude

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a consultancy that's passionate about nurturing talent and helping planners reach their full potential in a supportive, engaging environment.

To apply or learn more about the role, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential chat