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.

The Role

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

About You

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

Why Apply?

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