Graduate Town Planner

Graduate Town Planner
Location: Milton Keynes

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with an exciting independant consultancy, to recruit a Graduate Town Planner for their Milton Keynes office.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated planning graduate to begin their career with a nationally recognised planning and urban design consultancy. You will gain exposure to high-profile, strategic-scale developments and work alongside experienced planners, urban designers, and masterplanners on complex and rewarding projects.

As a Graduate Town Planner, you will support the delivery of planning work across large-scale residential, mixed-use, and strategic urban extension projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation of planning applications and supporting documentation

• Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals

• Supporting the promotion of strategic land through the Local Plan process

• Drafting planning statements and consultation responses

• Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders

• Attending meetings, workshops, and site visits

• Supporting senior colleagues on appeals and complex planning strategies

The successful Graduate Town Planner will have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited preferred)

• A strong academic background

• Excellent research, analytical, and written communication skills

• A keen interest in strategic planning and placemaking

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• A proactive and collaborative approach

• Work on nationally significant and strategic projects

• Structured support towards RTPI Chartership

• Collaborative, design-led working environment

• Clear progression opportunities within a respected consultancy

For further information on this Graduate Town Planner role in Milton Keynes, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.