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Graduate Town Planner
Job in
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk County, IP32, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-09
Listing for:
Penguin Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-09
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental/ Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance -
Government
Environmental/ Urban Planning
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Bury St Edmunds
Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well established planning consultancy to recruit a Graduate Town Planner for their Bury St Edmunds office.
This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career planning professional to join a respected consultancy and gain exposure to a wide range of projects across the residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. The role offers excellent learning opportunities, client contact, and structured support to help you develop your planning career within a collaborative team.
The Role
As a Graduate Town Planner, you will assist in delivering planning work across various development projects, contributing to high-quality planning advice and support for clients.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the preparation and submission of planning applications and pre-application enquiries
Assisting with drafting planning statements and supporting documentation
Conducting site appraisals and planning policy research
Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, and clients
Supporting appeals and planning strategy work
Attending site visits, meetings, and committee hearings as required
About You
The successful candidate will have:
A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
RTPI membership or be working towards chartership
Some experience or placement experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment (desirable but not essential)
Strong understanding of the UK planning system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
An organised, proactive, and collaborative approach
Why Apply?
Join a friendly and supportive planning team
Work on a diverse range of projects
Hybrid working options
Structured opportunities for professional development and RTPI chartership
Collaborative and encouraging work culture
For further information on this Graduate Town Planner role in Bury St Edmunds, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment
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