Graduate Town Planner
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Location: Milton Keynes
Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with an exciting independant consultancy, to recruit a Graduate Town Planner for their Milton Keynes office.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated planning graduate to begin their career with a nationally recognised planning and urban design consultancy. You will gain exposure to high-profile, strategic-scale developments and work alongside experienced planners, urban designers, and masterplanners on complex and rewarding projects.
The Role
As a Graduate Town Planner, you will support the delivery of planning work across large-scale residential, mixed-use, and strategic urban extension projects.
Key responsibilities include:
Assisting with the preparation of planning applications and supporting documentation
Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals
Supporting the promotion of strategic land through the Local Plan process
Drafting planning statements and consultation responses
Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders
Attending meetings, workshops, and site visits
Supporting senior colleagues on appeals and complex planning strategies
About You
The successful Graduate Town Planner will have:
A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited preferred)
A strong academic background
Excellent research, analytical, and written communication skills
A keen interest in strategic planning and placemaking
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
A proactive and collaborative approach
Why Apply?
Work on nationally significant and strategic projects
Structured support towards RTPI Chartership
Collaborative, design-led working environment
Clear progression opportunities within a respected consultancy
For further information on this Graduate Town Planner role in Milton Keynes, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment
Location: Milton Keynes
Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with an exciting independant consultancy, to recruit a Graduate Town Planner for their Milton Keynes office.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated planning graduate to begin their career with a nationally recognised planning and urban design consultancy. You will gain exposure to high-profile, strategic-scale developments and work alongside experienced planners, urban designers, and masterplanners on complex and rewarding projects.
The Role
As a Graduate Town Planner, you will support the delivery of planning work across large-scale residential, mixed-use, and strategic urban extension projects.
Key responsibilities include:
Assisting with the preparation of planning applications and supporting documentation
Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals
Supporting the promotion of strategic land through the Local Plan process
Drafting planning statements and consultation responses
Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders
Attending meetings, workshops, and site visits
Supporting senior colleagues on appeals and complex planning strategies
About You
The successful Graduate Town Planner will have:
A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited preferred)
A strong academic background
Excellent research, analytical, and written communication skills
A keen interest in strategic planning and placemaking
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
A proactive and collaborative approach
Why Apply?
Work on nationally significant and strategic projects
Structured support towards RTPI Chartership
Collaborative, design-led working environment
Clear progression opportunities within a respected consultancy
For further information on this Graduate Town Planner role in Milton Keynes, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment