Graduate Town Planner

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Town Planner to join their London office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate to work in a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering high-profile projects. You will gain hands-on experience under the guidance of seasoned professionals while contributing to planning strategies that prioritize people and place. The consultancy emphasizes a human-centered approach, fostering long-term relationships and creating impactful places. If you're a driven graduate ready to advance your planning career, this role offers a competitive salary and enhanced benefits.

Benefits

8% Employer Pension Contribution

Private Health Care

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Employee Benefits Platform

Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Recent completion of an RTPI-accredited planning degree is essential.
• Strong communication and time management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of diverse and complex projects across sectors.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on significant developments.

Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Independent Work Ethic

Initiative

Education

RTPI-accredited Planning Degree

Job description

Graduate Town Planner – RTPI Accredited
London | Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Enhanced Benefits

A leading planning, design, and environmental consultancy is seeking a recently qualified Graduate Town Planner to join their London office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate to join a multidisciplinary team delivering a wide range of high-profile, people-focused projects. The consultancy’s work is shaped by a human-centred approach, with an emphasis on long-term relationships and creating places that exceed expectations and leave a lasting legacy.

Their integrated team includes specialists across planning, urban design, architecture, environmental planning, and strategic communications-offering a collaborative and dynamic environment for professional development.

Key Requirements:

• A recently completed RTPI-accredited planning degree (essential)
• Strong independent work ethic and initiative
• Excellent time management and ability to meet project deadlines
• Ideally, some previous experience within a planning consultancy (internship, placement, or graduate role)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Role Overview:

• Support the delivery of diverse and complex projects across sectors
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on both local and nationally significant developments
• Gain hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced planners and consultants
• Opportunity to work on planning strategies that prioritise people and place

What’s Offered:

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced benefits package, including:
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Private health care
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee benefits platform with discounted offers
• Car scheme (available for more senior employees)

Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic and driven graduates who are ready to take the next step in their planning career.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte at [e-mail] or call 01792 957386.

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