Junior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Braintree; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer is seeking a Graduate Town Planner to work closely with senior planners on large-scale projects across the South East. The ideal candidate will have a 2:1 or above in Town Planning or a related degree, with strong communication skills and a keen interest in urban design. The position offers mentorship and support towards achieving full RTPI chartership, along with a competitive salary and benefits in a collaborative workplace culture.

Benefits

Structured career development programme

Support towards achieving full RTPI chartership

Collaborative workplace culture

Qualifications

• Must have a 2:1 or above in Town Planning or closely related RTPI-accredited degree.
• Postgraduate qualification in Planning is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior planners and development teams.
• Participate in the full development lifecycle including site acquisition.
• Prepare and submit planning applications.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Interest in residential-led development

Team player eager to learn

Education

2:1 or above in Town Planning or related degree

Postgraduate qualification in Planning

Job description

Graduate Town Planner - Essex - Leading Residential Developer

Location: Essex

Position: Graduate Town Planner

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Start Date: Flexible for the right candidate

Are you a high-achieving Town Planning graduate with a strong academic background and a genuine passion for the built environment? This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's most successful and forward-thinking residential developers as part of their growing in-house planning team.

The Role

You'll work closely with senior planners and development teams on a wide range of large-scale residential and mixed-use schemes across the South East. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the full development lifecycle - from site acquisition and planning strategy to the preparation and submission of planning applications.

What We're Looking For

• A 2:1 or above in Town Planning or a closely related RTPI-accredited degree (essential)
• A postgraduate qualification in Planning (or working towards) is highly desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• A genuine interest in residential-led development and urban design
• A team player who's eager to learn and develop in a fast-paced, commercial environment

What's on Offer

• A structured career development programme with mentorship from industry leaders
• Exposure to complex, high-profile planning projects from day one
• Support towards achieving full RTPI chartership
• Competitive salary and a strong benefits package
• A collaborative, supportive workplace culture based in modern Essex offices

This is an ideal position for a graduate who thrives in a dynamic setting and is eager to contribute to the planning and delivery of high-quality homes across the region.

How to Apply: If you're a recent planning graduate ready to make your mark in the development world, we'd love to hear from you.