Graduate Town Planner: Shape Developments & Policy

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development

Personal development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate Town Planner to join the Saffron Walden team on a permanent basis, with a salary of £26,000–£32,000. This role supports planning applications, policy research, and client liaison.

You will work on residential, commercial and rural projects, assist senior staff, attend site visits, and help prepare statements and reports. A degree in Town Planning or related field is required; postgraduate qualifications advantageous.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good research, analytical and report-writing abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confident working independently and as part of a wider team.
• Proactive, commercially minded and positive approach.
• Full UK driving licence or ability to travel to sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Undertaking planning research, policy reviews and site appraisals.
• Assisting with planning statements, appeal documents and other technical reports.
• Supporting the promotion of strategic development sites through the planning system.
• Researching local and national planning policy and emerging legislation.
• Liaising with clients, local planning authorities, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Attending site visits, meetings and planning committees where appropriate.
• Assisting senior members of the team with a varied portfolio of projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Research and analysis

Report writing

Time management

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate Town Planner to join the Saffron Walden team on a permanent basis, with a salary of £26,000–£32,000. This role supports planning applications, policy research, and client liaison.

You will work on residential, commercial and rural projects, assist senior staff, attend site visits, and help prepare statements and reports. A degree in Town Planning or related field is required; postgraduate qualifications advantageous.