Graduate Town Planner - London

Job Description

Job Title: Graduate Town Planner

Location: London

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa, dependent on experience

About the Company: My client is a 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:

1. Assist in preparing planning applications, appeals, and impact assessments.
2. Conduct research and analysis to support planning proposals and policy development.
3. Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and clients to facilitate planning processes.
4. Support senior planners with project management and strategic advice.
5. Contribute to placemaking consultancy and land promotion initiatives.
6. Keep up to date with planning legislation, regulations, and market trends.

Requirements:

1. A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field.
2. A keen interest in UK planning policies, legislation, and development.
3. Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
4. Enthusiastic and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
5. Ability to manage workload effectively in a dynamic environment.
6. Previous work experience in planning (desirable but not essential).

What's on Offer?

1. The opportunity to work within a highly respected and growing planning consultancy.
2. A structured training programme with clear career progression.
3. Regular CPD sessions, team events, and walking tours to enhance learning and development.
4. A collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
5. 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 (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

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.