Graduate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Pension

Training opportunities

MRTPI support

Career progression

Competitive salary

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate Town Planner for our Manchester team. You will learn through hands-on involvement in planning applications, policy research, and project support, working alongside experienced planners.

The role offers hybrid and flexible working, a generous development scheme, and opportunities to progress towards MRTPI chartership while gaining exposure to a range of projects in a well-established consultancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisation and ability to manage priorities.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Interest in MRTPI chartership.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Undertake planning policy research and site appraisals.
• Support preparation of planning statements, reports and documents.
• Research local and national planning policies and legislation.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, clients and stakeholders.
• Support senior colleagues with development projects.
• Attend meetings and gain exposure to client-facing duties.
• Develop understanding of planning process from instruction to determination.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Good organisation

Proactive attitude

Independent working

Interest in MRTPI chartership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

Graduate Town Planner

Location: Manchester

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

Just starting your career in Town Planning and looking for an opportunity where you can learn, develop and get stuck into some genuinely interesting projects?

I'm working with a highly regarded, established property and planning consultancy who are looking to welcome a Graduate Town Planner into their growing Manchester team.

Benefits for the role of Graduate Town Planner:

• Competitive salary of £28,000 - £32,000.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Excellent professional development and training opportunities.
• Support towards achieving MRTPI chartership.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals.
• Clear opportunities for long-term career progression.

Duties for the role of Graduate Town Planner:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals.
• Supporting the preparation of planning statements, reports and supporting documents.
• Researching local and national planning policies and legislation.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and other stakeholders.
• Supporting senior colleagues with a range of development projects.
• Attending meetings and gaining exposure to client-facing responsibilities.
• Developing an understanding of the planning process from initial instruction through to determination.

Requirements for the role of Graduate Town Planner:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• A genuine interest in the built environment, development and planning.
• A basic understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
• An interest in working towards MRTPI chartership.