Graduate Town Planner - Birmingham

A leading planning, architecture, and master planning consultancy is looking for a Graduate Town Planner to join its Birmingham office. This is a great opportunity for a graduate with some industry experience or an Assistant Planner looking to develop their career.

You will play a supporting role to directors, assisting with a variety of planning tasks, including:

• Research and data collection - gathering planning history, policy analysis, and site appraisals
• Drafting reports and documents - supporting planning applications and appeals
• Monitoring planning applications and policies - tracking updates relevant to client projects
• Client and stakeholder engagement - liaising with local authorities and preparing representations

The role requires a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently, especially as Mondays and Fridays are work-from-home days. You should be confident managing tasks remotely and responding efficiently to director requests.

• A degree in Town Planning or a related subject
• Some practical experience (internship, placement, or assistant planner role preferred)
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
• Confidence in working independently and meeting deadlines
• Good knowledge of the UK planning system
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal

• A structured career development path within an established consultancy
• The chance to work closely with senior planners and directors
• Hybrid working - with Mondays and Fridays from home
• Exposure to a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial projects

Interested?Contact Sofia Conte or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website.This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position