Graduate Town Planner

TipTopJob; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy focused on rural development is seeking a Graduate Town Planner to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work on diverse rural projects while receiving comprehensive mentoring and support for professional accreditation. The role is perfect for recent graduates passionate about rural planning and development, providing a pathway to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive graduate development and mentoring

Support toward RTPI chartership

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Additional paid leave for birthdays and Christmas

Qualifications

• Recent graduate degree in relevant field.
• Interest in rural planning and development.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and development consultancy projects.
• Assist with site assessments and feasibility studies.
• Draft planning reports and proposals.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented

Strong written skills

Strong verbal skills

Research skills

Collaborative

Proactive

Education

Degree in Town Planning, Rural Land Management, Geography, or related field

Job description

Graduate Town Planner : Rural Development Consultancy

Location: Flexible / Hybrid (with regular travel to Skipton, North Yorkshire)

Employment Type: Full-time (Part-time considered)

Salary: Competitive graduate salary + benefits

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for shaping the future of rural places? This is an excellent opportunity to begin your planning career within a forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary consultancy that helps landowners, estates, and rural businesses create thriving and sustainable developments across the UK.

About The Role

As a Graduate Planner, you'll work alongside experienced planning professionals, contributing to a wide variety of rural development and diversification projects. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Supporting planning and development consultancy projects
2. Researching planning policy, land use, and site constraints
3. Assisting with site assessments, feasibility studies, and strategic land reviews
4. Drafting planning reports, development strategies, and proposals
5. Liaising with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders
6. Supporting project coordination and business development tasks as needed

You will gain hands-on experience across a broad spectrum of work, with mentoring and support towards professional accreditation.

What We're Looking For

• A degree (or master's) in Town Planning, Rural Land Management, Geography, or a related field
• A genuine interest in rural planning, policy, or countryside development
• Strong written, verbal, and research skills
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset
• Proactive, collaborative, and keen to learn
• A full UK driving licence is essential due to the rural nature of project sites

This position is ideal for a graduate looking to make an impact in a values-driven consultancy focused on the rural economy and environment.

What's On Offer

• Comprehensive graduate development and mentoring
• Support toward RTPI or other relevant chartership
• Flexible hybrid working
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance (including dental and optical)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Wellness allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional paid leave for birthdays and Christmas
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture

A Different Kind of Planning Career

This is more than a traditional planning role. You'll be part of a consultancy committed to rural progress: blending enterprise, sustainability, and place-making to help shape a vibrant future for the countryside.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte or call. 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.