Junior Town Planner – Full Time – Cambridge

Catering

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

RTPI chartership support

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to support a leading property and land consultancy in Cambridge by recruiting a Junior Town Planner. You will assist with planning applications, conduct research, and support senior colleagues across a varied portfolio, gaining exposure to developers, landowners and planning authorities.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary (£30,000–£40,000), and clear progression toward MRTPI chartership, with excellent training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

Degree qualified in Town Planning or related subject.
Ideally working towards MRTPI or progression toward chartership.
Some planning experience in consultancy, local government or similar.
Organised, proactive and commercially aware.
Strong written and analytical communication.
Keen to develop technical planning knowledge and career.
Collaborative team player with ambition to grow.

Responsibilities

Assist with a wide range of planning applications and development projects.
Undertake planning research and provide support on planning matters.
Assist with preparation of planning statements, reports and documentation.
Support senior colleagues with client instructions and project delivery.
Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants and stakeholders.
Monitor planning policies and emerging development plans.
Assist with site appraisals and planning assessments.
Gain experience across diverse sectors and projects.
Contribute to growth and success of the planning team.

Skills

MRTPI progression

Client liaison

Written communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Commercial awareness

Education

Town Planning degree

Job description

Job Title: Junior Town Planner

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £30,000/£40,000

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading property and land consultancy in the appointment of a Junior Town Planner to join their growing planning team in Cambridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional looking to develop their career within a well-established consultancy. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a varied portfolio of projects, working closely with experienced planners, landowners, developers and other property professionals.

The Role

As a Junior Town Planner, you will:

Assist with a wide range of planning applications and development projects.
Undertake planning research and provide support on planning matters.
Assist with the preparation of planning statements, reports and other documentation.
Support senior colleagues with client instructions and project delivery.
Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants and other stakeholders.
Monitor planning policies and emerging development plans.
Assist with site appraisals and planning assessments.
Gain experience across a varied range of sectors and development projects.
Contribute to the continued growth and success of the planning team.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related subject.
Ideally working towards MRTPI or keen to progress towards chartership.
Able to demonstrate some relevant planning experience, whether within consultancy, local government or another planning environment.
Organised, proactive and commercially aware.
A confident communicator with strong written and analytical skills.
Keen to develop your technical planning knowledge and professional career.
Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a wider team.
Ambitious and motivated to progress within a growing consultancy.

What’s on Offer?