Full job descriptionGraduate 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