Graduate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate Town Planner to join our York offices on a permanent basis. The role targets graduates with an interest in the built environment and UK planning processes.

You will assist with planning applications, research planning policies, and coordinate with clients and authorities to progress projects. The position offers a competitive salary (£26,000–£30,000) and opportunities for professional development within a multidisciplinary team focusing on

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Good research, analytical and organisational skills expected.
• Proactive approach with ability to learn and handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Undertake planning policy research and review local and national planning guidance.
• Support preparation of planning statements, reports and other documents.
• Liaise with clients, local planning authorities and project stakeholders.
• Monitor planning applications and assist with project coordination and administration.
• Assist in assessing development proposals and identify opportunities and constraints.
• Contribute to projects across residential development, renewable energy and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with planning, landscape architecture and civil engineering teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Proactive learner

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Town Planner

Ref: BM349

Location: York

Salary: 26,000 - 30,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established multidisciplined consultancy who provide planning and engineering services to residential and infrastructure projects across the UK. They are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and talented Graduate Town Planner to join their York offices.

Benefits for the role of Graduate Town Planner include:

• Highly competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Professional development
• Personal development

Duties for the role of Graduate Town Planner:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documentation
• Undertaking planning policy research and reviewing relevant local and national planning guidance
• Supporting the preparation of planning statements, reports and other technical documents
• Liaising with clients, local planning authorities, consultants and other project stakeholders
• Monitoring planning applications and assisting with project coordination and administration
• Supporting the assessment of development proposals and identifying planning opportunities and constraints
• Contributing to projects across residential development, renewable energy and infrastructure
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across planning, landscape architecture and civil engineering

Requirements for the role of Graduate Town Planner:

• A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning or a related discipline
• A genuine interest in the built environment, development and the UK planning system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and accurately
• Good research, analytical and organisational skills
• A proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

This is a permanent role