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Graduate Town Planner

Recruiter
Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Location
Macclesfield
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
8 October 2026
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Job description

Graduate Planner

Macclesfield Competitive salary Full training & professional development

Are you a recent graduate looking to build a career in town planning?

We're currently working with an established and growing planning consultancy that is looking to appoint a Graduate Planner to join its team in Macclesfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent planning graduate to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of projects, working alongside experienced planning professionals and developing the skills needed to progress within the industry.

The Role

As a Graduate Planner, you'll support the planning team across a variety of projects, gaining exposure to the full planning process and developing your professional knowledge.

You'll have the opportunity to work on a range of planning applications and projects while receiving support and guidance from experienced colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
Supporting planning research and site appraisals.
Reviewing local planning policies and planning documents.
Undertaking research into planning history and relevant legislation.
Assisting with planning statements, reports and other project documentation.
Communicating with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders.
Monitoring planning applications and providing updates to clients.
Supporting senior planners with a variety of residential, commercial and other development projects.
Keeping up to date with changes to planning policy and legislation.
Developing your professional knowledge and progressing towards becoming a fully qualified planning professional.

Requirements

We're looking for a motivated graduate who is keen to establish a long-term career within planning.

Ideally, you'll have:

A degree in Town Planning, Planning & Development or a closely related subject.
A genuine interest in the planning and development sector.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent research and analytical abilities.
Good organisation and attention to detail.
The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Confidence using Microsoft Office.
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Previous planning experience, including internships or placement experience, would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

Competitive graduate salary.
Full training and support from experienced planning professionals.
Exposure to a diverse range of planning projects.
Excellent opportunity to develop your planning career.
Support towards relevant professional development and progression.
Friendly and collaborative working environment.
Opportunity to gain valuable consultancy experience in a growing planning business.
Macclesfield-based role.

This is a great opportunity for a planning graduate looking for their first step into consultancy and wanting to develop their career within an experienced and supportive team.

Interested?

For more information, or to discuss the opportunity confidentially, please contact:

Efan Thomas

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