Graduate Town Planner

Austin Fraser; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking ambitious graduates ready to embark on a planning career. This exciting role offers the chance to work alongside experienced planners, engaging in vital research, site appraisals, and policy drafting. With a commitment to shaping the UK's built environment and achieving carbon neutrality by 2030, you'll be part of a dynamic team tackling diverse projects from housing to renewable energy. The company provides a supportive environment with ample training opportunities and a competitive salary, making it an ideal start for your professional journey in planning.

Benefits

8% employer pension contribution

28-33 days annual leave

Apple laptop and phone

APC mentor or buddy

CPD and training opportunities

Private health insurance

Free parking at the Bournemouth office

Qualifications

• Recent graduates from RTPI-accredited courses are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates should aim for or be working towards RTPI membership.

Responsibilities

• Support experienced planners with research and site appraisals.
• Prepare planning applications and assist with stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Problem-solving mindset

Ability to manage deadlines

Education

RTPI-accredited planning course

Job description

Graduate Assistant / Planner - Start Your Planning Career!

Are you a recent graduate from an RTPI-accredited course, ready to start your career in planning? Ambitious, curious, and passionate about shaping the UK's future built environment? This role could be for you.

A leading consultancy with offices in Bournemouth, Birmingham, London, and Bristol is looking for Graduate Planners to join their growing team from summer 2025 onwards. With over 40 years of experience, they deliver projects ranging from housing and renewable energy to commercial and infrastructure developments - all while working towards a carbon zero target by 2030.

What They're Looking For:

1. Studying or recently completed an RTPI-accredited planning course
2. Aiming for or working towards RTPI membership
3. Strong communication and teamwork skills
4. Friendly, proactive, and problem-solving mindset
5. Ability to manage deadlines and work independently
6. Right to work in the UK without sponsorship

The Role:

1. You'll support experienced planners with:
2. Research, site appraisals and planning policy reviews
3. Preparing planning applications and supporting documents
4. Drafting policy representations
5. Assisting with public exhibitions and stakeholder engagement
6. Coordinating with clients, consultants and local authorities
7. Tracking planning consultations and updates

What's On Offer:

1. Competitive salary
2. 8% employer pension contribution
3. 28-33 days annual leave (increases with service)
4. Apple laptop and phone
5. APC mentor or buddy
6. CPD and training opportunities
7. Private health insurance
8. Free parking at the Bournemouth office
9. Some UK travel required. A driving licence is helpful but not essential.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.