Graduate Town Planner

  • Penguin Recruitment Ltd
  • Mar 03, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

Graduate PlannerLocation: London

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an independent planning consultancy in their search for a Graduate Planner to join their London-based team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career planner to kickstart their career within a well-established consultancy, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors.

The Role

As a Graduate Planner, you will support the planning team on a range of live development projects, gaining hands-on experience across all stages of the planning process within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications

  • Supporting site appraisals and development feasibility studies

  • Reviewing local and national planning policy

  • Drafting planning statements and supporting documentation

  • Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and external consultants

  • Maintaining accurate and well-organised project records

Candidate Requirements
  • Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Geography or related discipline

  • RTPI-accredited degree preferred

  • Strong interest in planning and development

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Organised with strong attention to detail

  • Keen to work towards MRTPI Chartership

What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Hybrid working arrangement

  • Full support towards MRTPI Chartership

  • Opportunity to work on a varied project portfolio

  • Clear career progression within a growing consultancy

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Planner looking to begin their career within a dynamic and supportive planning consultancy in London.

If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Joel Bland on , or email at .