Graduate Planner
hace 17 días
Birmingham
Job title: Graduate Town Planner Location: Sutton Coldfield (Hybrid Working) Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing planning consultancy in their search for a Graduate Town Planner to join their Sutton Coldfield office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate to start their career in the private sector, working on a varied portfolio of residential and mixed-use development projects for national and regional housebuilders, land promoters, and private clients. The Role As a Graduate Town Planner, you will support senior members of the team across a range of planning and development projects, including: • Assisting with the preparation of planning applications, planning statements and supporting documentation. * Undertaking planning research, policy reviews and site appraisals. * Supporting major planning applications (outline, full and reserved matters). * Assisting with public consultation and stakeholder engagement activities. * Helping prepare representations to Local Plans and other planning policy documents. * Supporting planning appeals through research and evidence preparation. * Liaising with local planning authorities and other stakeholders. * Assisting with general project delivery and client reporting. Candidate Requirements • A degree in Town Planning or a related subject (RTPI-accredited course preferred). * A strong interest in pursuing MRTPI accreditation. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Strong analytical and organisational skills. * A proactive attitude and willingness to learn in a consultancy environment. * A full UK driving licence and access to a car (desirable). What's on Offer • Competitive graduate-level salary (dependent on experience and qualifications). * Hybrid working arrangement (currently 3 days per week in the office). * Car parking space provided. * NEST pension scheme. * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus office shutdown between Christmas and New Year. * Structured training, mentoring and CPD support towards MRTPI. * Quarterly staff social events. * Additional benefits package in development, expected to include private healthcare, enhanced pension and salary sacrifice options. * Clear long-term career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to develop their career within a supportive and commercially focused planning consultancy. Interested?