Graduate Planner Location: Congleton

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading land promoter in their search for a Graduate Planner to join their growing and well-respected planning team based in Congleton.

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent planning graduate with a passion for residential development and a keen eye for strategy to kickstart their career with a nationally recognised company. Our client specialises in securing planning permissions for major residential schemes across the UK, playing a key role in tackling the housing shortage.

As a Graduate Planner, you'll work alongside an experienced and supportive team of planning professionals, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of the planning process - from site appraisals and planning applications to appeals and local plan representations.

What You'll Be Doing:

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Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documents *

Researching planning policy and contributing to site promotion strategies *

Helping to prepare reports, planning statements, and appeal documentation *

Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders *

Supporting the planning team in the delivery of residential development projects

What We're Looking For:

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A degree (or working towards a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related subject *

A good understanding of the UK planning system *

Strong research and analytical skills *

Excellent written and verbal communication *

A team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and attention to detail *

A genuine interest in residential planning and strategic land promotion

Why Join?

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Work for a market leader in residential land promotion *

Learn from some of the best in the industry *

Real career development opportunities and RTPI support *

Collaborative team environment with structured training *

Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're looking to launch your career in planning and want to join a business where your contribution makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.