Graduate Town Planner

Job Title: Graduate Planner
Location: Cambridge
Sector: Planning & Development
Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you ready to take the first step in your planning career with a forward-thinking and collaborative team?
We are working on behalf of a leading consultancy to recruit ambitious and enthusiastic Graduate Planners across several UK offices. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and highly respected planning team where you'll gain real-world experience from day one, helping deliver a wide range of projects while building your technical and professional skills.

About the Role:
As a Graduate Planner, you will play an integral role in supporting the wider planning team on a variety of applications and development projects. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you'll gain hands-on experience and insight across all aspects of the planning process-from research and appraisals to public consultations and stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with drafting planning applications, pre-app enquiries, and appeals

• Undertake planning research and basic appraisals

• Prepare letters, reports, and supporting documentation

• Review Local Authority plans and monitor policy developments

• Attend site visits and assist with community engagement activities

• Support the preparation of fee proposals and contribute to business development

• Learn on the job while proactively developing your technical skills

• Collaborate with team members and provide valuable input on planning projects

What We're Looking For:

• A degree (or near completion) in Town Planning, Geography, or a related discipline

• A genuine interest in planning and development

• Strong communication and report-writing skills

• Initiative, organisation, and a collaborative mindset

• A desire to learn and grow within a professional planning environment

What's On Offer:

• A structured development pathway and mentoring from industry professionals

• Exposure to diverse projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors

• A supportive and open culture that values optimism and innovation

• Opportunities to make a real impact from the outset of your career

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position