Graduate Town Planner - Policy & Planning Research, Growth

Penguin Recruitment; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development

Personal development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment seeks a Graduate Town Planner to join the Macclesfield studio and assist with planning applications, policy research and assessments. The role offers a permanent position within a supportive consultancy that serves residential, leisure, retail and commercial sectors.

You should hold an RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, with strong written and verbal communication, research and organisational skills, and a genuine interest in the UK planning

Qualifications

• A RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Genuine interest in the UK planning system and development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, positive and practical approach to problem solving.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Supporting planning appraisals and development potential assessments.
• Undertaking planning policy research and reviewing local planning documents.
• Assisting with the preparation of planning statements, reports and representations.
• Supporting senior colleagues with planning appeals and enforcement matters.
• Assisting with development plan and Local Plan representations.
• Liaising with local planning authorities and other professional consultants.
• Undertaking site visits and gathering information to support planning advice.
• Monitoring planning applications and progressing projects through the planning process.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Research and analytical abilities

Organised and detail oriented

Ability to manage competing priorities

Education

RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning / Urban Planning

Job description

Penguin Recruitment seeks a Graduate Town Planner to join the Macclesfield studio and assist with planning applications, policy research and assessments. The role offers a permanent position within a supportive consultancy that serves residential, leisure, retail and commercial sectors.

You should hold an RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, with strong written and verbal communication, research and organisational skills, and a genuine interest in the UK planning