Graduate Town Planner: Launch Your Consultancy Career

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full training and development

Progression opportunities

Macclesfield-based role

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd currently seeks a motivated Graduate Planner to join its Macclesfield team. This role offers hands-on experience across a broad range of planning projects, alongside experienced professionals to build the skills needed to progress in the industry.

As a Graduate Planner, you will support the planning team on various applications, gain exposure to the full planning process, and receive full training and guidance to advance toward becoming a fully qualified planning

Qualifications

• A degree in Town Planning or closely related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research and analytical abilities.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Previous planning internships or placements are beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Support planning research and site appraisals.
• Review local planning policies and planning documents.
• Research planning history and relevant legislation.
• Assist with planning statements, reports and other project documentation.
• Communicate with clients, local authorities and stakeholders.
• Monitor planning applications and provide updates to clients.
• Support senior planners with residential, commercial and other development projects.
• Keep up to date with changes in planning policy and legislation.

Skills

Strong communication

Research & analysis

Organised & detail-oriented

Time management

Proactive learner

Education

Degree in Town Planning, Planning & Development or closely related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd currently seeks a motivated Graduate Planner to join its Macclesfield team. This role offers hands-on experience across a broad range of planning projects, alongside experienced professionals to build the skills needed to progress in the industry.

As a Graduate Planner, you will support the planning team on various applications, gain exposure to the full planning process, and receive full training and guidance to advance toward becoming a fully qualified planning