Graduate Town Planner – Hybrid Role with MRTPI Path

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

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.