Graduate Planner

Graduate Planner

Location:

Shrewsbury

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with an exciting property firm to recruit a Graduate Planner for their Shrewsbury office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent planning graduate to begin their career with a respected and forward-thinking consultancy. You will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of projects, supporting senior colleagues while developing your technical knowledge and progressing towards RTPI Chartership.

As a Graduate Planner, you will assist in the preparation and delivery of planning work across residential, commercial, rural, and mixed-use developments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
• Drafting planning statements and supporting documentation
• Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy research
• Supporting appeals and pre-application enquiries
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, and clients
• Attending site visits and meetings where required
• Supporting the team with general planning and project coordination tasks

The successful Graduate Planner will have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
• RTPI accredited qualification (or working towards RTPI membership)
• Strong research, analytical, and report-writing skills
• Good knowledge of the UK planning system
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• A proactive, enthusiastic, and team-oriented approach

• Structured support towards RTPI Chartership
• Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Clear pathway for career progression

For further information on this Graduate Planner role in Shrewsbury, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.