Graduate Town Planner

Graduate Town Planner Location: Northampton Salary: £25,000/£30,000 Launch Your Career in Planning Penguin recruitment is presenting an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, multidisciplinary team where you'll work on a diverse range of planning projects while receiving excellent training and career development. You'll be involved in projects ranging from self-build homes and rural diversification schemes to major residential, commercial and strategic developments. Working alongside experienced planners, surveyors, architects and engineers, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience while managing your own projects and developing specialist expertise. The Role As a Graduate Planning Consultant, you will: • Prepare planning research, reports and planning applications. • Manage smaller planning applications while supporting senior colleagues on larger and more complex developments. • Produce planning statements, appraisals and professional reports. • Liaise with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders throughout the planning process. • Attend site visits and provide planning advice and recommendations. • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding client service. • Develop your professional knowledge and work towards RTPI membership with full support. About you We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and eager to learn. Ideally, you'll have: • A degree in Town Planning or a related subject such as Geography. • An ambition to work towards RTPI membership and further professional qualifications. • Excellent written communication and problem-solving skills. • A proactive approach with the ability to work independently. • Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. What's on offer? This is more than just a job-it's a genuine opportunity to build a successful long-term career with outstanding support and benefits, including: • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. • Full support towards a Master's degree, including funded tuition and day release. • Ongoing CPD and professional training opportunities. • Private Healthcare through AXA. • Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab. • 35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays). • An extra day off to celebrate your birthday. • Additional annual leave awarded for long service. • Discretionary bonus potential. • Enhanced workplace pension scheme. • Employee loan scheme and staff discounts following successful probation. • Salary sacrifice schemes including Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work. • Flexible 37.5-hour working week with an agile working approach. • A friendly, supportive team environment with genuine opportunities for career progression. If you're ready to build your career in planning and work on a varied and exciting portfolio of projects, we'd love to hear from you. To apply or find out more, please contact: Efan Thomas