Job Title: Graduate Town PlannerLocation: LondonSalary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa, dependent on experience

About the Company:My client is a young, dynamic, and growing planning consultancy, founded and led by some of the most experienced and respected practitioners in the industry. As an independent Employee-Owned Trust, they foster a fair, inclusive, and open working environment, ensuring that both clients and team members have direct engagement with Executive Directors. With a strong focus on practical and commercial advice, they provide specialist planning services across a broad range of projects.

About the Role:This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Graduate Town Planner to join my client's London-based team. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a diverse range of projects, working closely with experienced planning professionals and benefiting from structured training and development opportunities. The role will provide hands-on experience across various planning services, including strategic advice, planning appraisals, prior approval applications, and environmental impact assessments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing planning applications, appeals, and impact assessments.

• Conduct research and analysis to support planning proposals and policy development.

• Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and clients to facilitate planning processes.

• Support senior planners with project management and strategic advice.

• Contribute to placemaking consultancy and land promotion initiatives.

• Keep up to date with planning legislation, regulations, and market trends.

Requirements:

• A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field.

• A keen interest in UK planning policies, legislation, and development.

• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.

• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.

• Ability to manage workload effectively in a dynamic environment.

• Previous work experience or internship in planning (desirable but not essential).

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to work within a highly respected and growing planning consultancy.

• A structured training programme with clear career progression.

• Regular CPD sessions, team events, and walking tours to enhance learning and development.

• A collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to launch their career in planning with a forward-thinking consultancy. If you are passionate about shaping places and want to be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.

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