Graduate Planner
21 days ago
Shrewsbury
Job title: Graduate Town Planner Location: Shrewsbury 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 RoleAs 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., • 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. Interested?The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or