Permanent
Graduate Town Planner
Penguin Recruitment
Cambridge
Posted: 12 August 2026 (3 weeks ago)
Closing date: 10 September 2026
Ref: 225482591
Graduate Town Planner
Location: Cambridge
Salary: -27,000/-30,000
Are you a recent Planning graduate looking to kick-start your career within an established planning team?
I''m currently recruiting for a Graduate Town Planner opportunity in Lincoln, offering the chance to work alongside experienced planners on a broad range of projects, while developing your professional and personal skills through a dedicated graduate training programme.
Responsibilities
- Assist with and prepare planning statements
- Assist with the preparation of planning appraisals
- Support the team on larger planning projects
- Prepare planning applications and appeals
- Assist clients throughout the planning process
- Appraise new development opportunities
- Undertake planning research and analysis
- Assist with the preparation of Design and Access Statements where required
- Manage a range of planning applications and monitor outcomes
- Undertake community engagement
- Attend planning committee meetings and public examinations
- Attend site visits and client meetings
- Assist with the preparation of fee proposals for projects
Requirements
- Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, ideally RTPI accredited
- Demonstrated interest in planning
- Previous planning experience is desirable but not essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Strong motivation and ambition to develop a career in planning
- Transferable skills are welcomed, with consideration given to candidates who may not meet every listed requirement
Benefits
- 25 days'' holiday, increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days after 3 years of service
- Life Assurance of 4x basic salary
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Westfield Health Cashplan
- 1 paid volunteering day each year for a chosen charity
- Internal graduate training programme
- Hybrid working policy
- Full-time permanent position
- Flexible working options can be considered
Interested?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your CV to (url removed)
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