Graduate Town Planner

Job Title: Graduate Town Planner

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established planning consultancy who are looking to add a Graduate Town Planner to their growing team in Bury St Edmunds.

This is a great opportunity for a recent Planning graduate looking to take the next step in their career and gain genuine exposure to a broad range of planning projects.

One of the key attractions of this role is the flexible hybrid working arrangement, with the successful candidate working 4 days from home and just 1 day per week in the Bury St Edmunds office.

The consultancy works across a variety of sectors, providing planning advice on projects throughout the UK. As a Graduate Town Planner, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced planners and gain exposure to the full planning process.

The Role

You will be involved in a varied workload, including:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
  * Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals
  * Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation
  * Assisting with pre-application submissions
  * Liaising with local planning authorities and other consultants
  * Monitoring planning applications and providing updates to clients
  * Supporting senior planners with planning advice and development strategies
  * Attending site visits and client meetings
  * Keeping up to date with relevant planning policy and legislation

The Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related subject
  * Ideally an RTPI-accredited degree or be working towards RTPI membership
  * Strong written and verbal communication skills
  * Good attention to detail and organisational skills
  * A genuine interest in pursuing a career within private-sector planning
  * The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team
  * Previous planning experience through a placement or internship would be advantageous, but is not essential

The Benefits
* 4 days working from home
* 1 day per week in the Bury St Edmunds office
* Excellent work-life balance
* Exposure to a wide variety of planning projects
* Strong opportunities for career progression
* Support with professional development and RTPI progression
* Opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals

This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Town Planner who wants to build their career within the private sector while benefiting from an exceptionally flexible 4 days home / 1 day office working arrangement.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)