Graduate Town Planner | Assistant Town Planner

Job Title:

Graduate Planner

Location:

Wetherby

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading house builder in their search for a Graduate Planner to join their team in Wetherby.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Planner to begin their career within the development industry, gaining first‑hand experience of the planning process from a developer's perspective. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced land, planning, and technical professionals, helping to deliver high-quality residential developments across the region.

As a Graduate Planner, you will support the planning function in securing planning permissions and progressing residential development sites through the planning process.

Working closely with internal teams and external consultants, you will gain valuable exposure to site promotion, planning applications, planning policy, and development strategy, building a strong foundation as a Graduate Planner within a successful house building business.

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
• Supporting the promotion of residential development sites through the planning system
• Conducting planning policy research and site assessments
• Assisting with the preparation of planning statements and supporting documentation
• Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, consultants, and other stakeholders
• Monitoring planning applications and policy developments
• Attending project meetings, site visits and public consultations
• Supporting the wider land and planning team on development projects

• RTPI accredited degree or Master's in Town Planning or related discipline
• Strong academic background and interest in residential development
• Knowledge of the UK planning system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and organisational abilities
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to gain experience within a leading house builder
• Exposure to the full development lifecycle from site acquisition through to delivery
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Structured training and professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities