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Graduate Town Planner

Recruiter
Penguin Recruitment
Location
Bedfordshire
Salary
£27,000 - £30,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
12 September 2026
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Job description

Graduate Town Planner - St Neots 27,000- 30,000 + Excellent Benefits

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established and highly respected consultancy who are looking to appoint a Graduate Town Planner to join their growing team in St Neots.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent Planning graduate looking to start their career within a supportive consultancy environment, gain hands-on experience across a varied project portfolio and work towards becoming a Chartered Town Planner.

About the Role

As a Graduate Town Planner, you will work alongside experienced planning professionals and gain exposure to a wide range of planning and development projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with planning appraisals for land, buildings and development proposals
Undertaking planning policy research and site assessments
Supporting the preparation and submission of planning applications
Assisting with pre-application enquiries and planning appeals
Preparing planning statements and other supporting documentation
Researching local planning policy and planning legislation
Assisting with development management projects
Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants and other stakeholders
Attending site visits, client meetings and planning meetings
Preparing reports and planning advice
Supporting senior planners with project delivery
Developing your understanding of the UK planning system
Working towards taking responsibility for your own projects as your experience develops

You'll receive regular support and mentoring from experienced planners, allowing you to develop your technical knowledge and build confidence within a professional consultancy environment.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning or a related discipline
Ideally an RTPI-accredited planning degree
A genuine interest in pursuing a career within Town Planning
A good understanding of the UK planning system
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong research and analytical abilities
Good organisational and time-management skills
A proactive approach and willingness to learn
The ability to work effectively as part of a team
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