Graduate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is looking for a Graduate Town Planner to assist in various planning projects. Your responsibilities will include preparation and submission of planning applications, research, and liaising with local authorities. The role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and support for RTPI accreditation, ensuring clear progression opportunities. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess strong communication skills. Join a supportive team in Eastleigh, United Kingdom.

Benefits

Competitive graduate-level salary

Support towards RTPI accreditation

Hybrid/flexible working

Supportive professional team environment

Clear career development

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or soon to be) in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Ambition to work towards MRTPI chartership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, proactive, and keen to learn.
• Interest in consultancy-based planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Undertake planning research and policy analysis.
• Support site appraisals and development appraisals.
• Liaise with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Gain experience across projects from advice to determination.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Proactiveness

Interest in consultancy-based planning

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

Graduate Town Planner

Location: Winchester
Type: Permanent | Full-time
Sector: Planning Consultancy

The Role

As a Graduate Town Planner, you will support senior planners on a variety of planning projects, including:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
• Undertaking planning research and policy analysis
• Supporting site appraisals and development appraisals
• Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders
• Gaining experience across projects from initial advice through to determination

You’ll benefit from structured training, mentoring, and full support towards RTPI accreditation, with clear progression opportunities.

About You

• Degree qualified (or soon to be) in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Ambition to work towards MRTPI chartership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organised, proactive, and keen to learn
• Interest in consultancy‑based planning

What's on Offer

• Competitive graduate‑level salary
• Support towards RTPI accreditation
• Hybrid / flexible working
• Supportive and professional team environment
• Clear long‑term career development

Interested? For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch directly. I'd be happy to share further details about the role and the team. Contact Neil Ellerton on (phone number removed)