Graduate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded planning consultancy in Chipping Norton is seeking a motivated Graduate Town Planner. This role offers the opportunity to assist with planning applications, conduct research, and draft reports. Ideal candidates will have an RTPI-accredited degree and strong communication skills. The company provides a supportive environment with mentorship and clear career progression paths.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Excellent mentoring and training

Clear pathways for career progression

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• An RTPI-accredited degree or master's in Town Planning or a related subject.
• Strong research, report writing, and communication skills.
• A genuine interest in planning, development, and the built environment.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• The ambition to progress towards chartered RTPI status.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.
• Carry out research, site appraisals, and planning policy analysis.
• Draft planning reports and statements to support project delivery.
• Work closely with senior colleagues to provide professional advice to clients.
• Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and external consultants.

Skills

Strong research skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

RTPI-accredited degree or master's in Town Planning

Job description

Overview

Graduate Town Planner - Chipping Norton. We are representing a well-regarded planning consultancy in their search for a Graduate Town Planner to join their Chipping Norton office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated graduate to kick-start their planning career and gain hands-on experience across a wide variety of development projects.

The Role

• Assist with the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.


• Carry out research, site appraisals, and planning policy analysis.


• Draft planning reports and statements to support project delivery.


• Work closely with senior colleagues to provide professional advice to clients.


• Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and external consultants.

About You

• An RTPI-accredited degree or master's in Town Planning or a related subject.


• Strong research, report writing, and communication skills.


• A genuine interest in planning, development, and the built environment.


• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.


• The ambition to progress towards chartered RTPI status.

What’s on Offer

• A supportive team environment with excellent mentoring and training.


• A varied workload offering exposure to residential, commercial, and rural planning projects.


• Clear pathways for career progression.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• This is a brilliant opportunity for a Graduate Town Planner to join a consultancy in Chipping Norton that values development, progression, and long-term careers.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed).