Graduate Town Planner

Location: Ruislip

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK housebuilder in their search for a Graduate Town Planner to join their established Planning Team based in Ruislip.

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career planning professional to kick-start their career within a highly regarded residential developer, gaining exposure to a wide range of planning projects across the development lifecycle.

The Role

As a Graduate Town Planner, you will support the delivery of residential developments from initial site promotion through to planning permission and beyond. Working alongside experienced planning professionals, you will gain valuable hands-on experience across all aspects of the planning process.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications

Supporting the promotion of strategic land through the Local Plan process

Undertaking planning research and policy analysis

Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation

Liaising with consultants, local authorities, and internal project teams

Assisting with site appraisals and development feasibility assessments

Attending meetings with stakeholders and project teams

Candidate Requirements

RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Strong understanding of the UK planning system

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

Proactive and organised approach

A genuine interest in residential development

What's on Offer

Structured graduate training programme

Support towards MRTPI Chartership

Exposure to a variety of residential projects

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear career progression opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Planner looking to begin their career within a successful and well-established residential developer.

If you are interested in this role, contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)