Graduate Town Planner

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

Job summary

A planning consultancy in Swindon is seeking a Graduate Planner to join their team. The role involves preparing planning applications, conducting site assessments, and offering environmental consultancy support. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong research, analytical, and communication skills. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, hybrid working flexibility, and structured professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working flexibility

Structured professional development

Qualifications

• Positive interest in pursuing RTPI accreditation.
• Ideally some experience in planning consultancy or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications and design/access statements.
• Support site assessments and policy research.
• Collaborate on strategic site promotion.
• Manage communications with clients and consultants.
• Engage in environmental consultancy work.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Detail-oriented

Education

Town planning degree or related discipline

Job description

Graduate Planner
Location: Swindon

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an independent and well-established town and country planning consultancy based in Swindon. We’re seeking a driven Graduate Planner to join their tight-knit team and contribute to a diverse range of development projects across the UK.

With expert knowledge spanning planning applications, appeals, site promotion, and environmental assessments (including rural, residential, and strategic work), this is an excellent opportunity to grow technically and professionally under capable mentorship.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Graduate Planner, you will:

• Assist in preparing and submitting planning applications, design/access statements, and appeals

• Support site assessments, policy research, and scheme appraisals

• Collaborate with senior planners on strategic site promotion and public inquiries

• Help manage communications with clients, consultants, and statutory consultees

• Engage in environmental consultancy work, including scoping and EIA support

What We’re Looking For

• A town planning degree (or related discipline), with positive interest in pursuing RTPI accreditation

• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills

• A proactive, detail-oriented, and client-focused approach

• Ideally some experience in planning consultancy, property, or a related field

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary based on qualifications and experience

• Hybrid working flexibility and a collaborative office environment

• Exposure to diverse project work across urban and rural contexts

• Structured professional development with strong progression support

• A chance to learn from a reputable planning consultancy with depth and reach

If you’re an ambitious Graduate Planner ready to launch your career with a consultancy committed to high-quality and pragmatic planning solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment:
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