Hybrid Graduate Town Planner — Remote 4 Days/Week

Penguin Recruitment; Mid Suffolk; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Town Planner for their client in Bury St Edmunds. This entry-level role offers exposure to a broad range of planning projects across the private sector with support from senior planners in a growing team.

You will contribute to planning applications, policy research and site appraisals while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working arrangement (4 days at home, 1 day in the office) and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related subject.
• RTPI-accredited degree or working towards RTPI membership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Genuine interest in private-sector planning.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
• Prev planning experience through a placement or internship would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals.
• Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation.
• Assisting with pre-application submissions.
• Liaising with local planning authorities and other consultants.
• Monitoring planning applications and providing updates to clients.
• Supporting senior planners with planning advice and development strategies.
• Attending site visits and client meetings.
• Keeping up to date with relevant planning policy and legislation.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related subject

RTPI-accredited degree or RTPI membership in progress

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Town Planner for their client in Bury St Edmunds. This entry-level role offers exposure to a broad range of planning projects across the private sector with support from senior planners in a growing team.

You will contribute to planning applications, policy research and site appraisals while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working arrangement (4 days at home, 1 day in the office) and clear career progression.