Job Title: Graduate Town Planner

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established planning consultancy who are looking to add a Graduate Town Planner to their growing team in Bury St Edmunds.

This is a great opportunity for a recent Planning graduate looking to take the next step in their career and gain genuine exposure to a broad range of planning projects.

One of the key attractions of this role is the flexible hybrid working arrangement, with the successful candidate working 4 days from home and just 1 day per week in the Bury St Edmunds office.

The consultancy works across a variety of sectors, providing planning advice on projects throughout the UK. As a Graduate Town Planner, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced planners and gain exposure to the full planning process.

The Role

You will be involved in a varied workload, including:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
  * Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals
  * Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation
  * Assisting with pre-application submissions
  * Liaising with local planning authorities and other consultants
  * Monitoring planning applications and providing updates to clients
  * Supporting senior planners with planning advice and development strategies
  * Attending site visits and client meetings
  * Keeping up to date with relevant planning policy and legislation

The Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related subject
  * Ideally an RTPI-accredited degree or be working towards RTPI membership
  * Strong written and verbal communication skills
  * Good attention to detail and organisational skills
  * A genuine interest in pursuing a career within private-sector planning
  * The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team
  * Previous planning experience through a placement or internship would be advantageous, but is not essential

The Benefits
* 4 days working from home
* 1 day per week in the Bury St Edmunds office
* Excellent work-life balance
* Exposure to a wide variety of planning projects
* Strong opportunities for career progression
* Support with professional development and RTPI progression
* Opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals

This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Town Planner who wants to build their career within the private sector while benefiting from an exceptionally flexible 4 days home / 1 day office working arrangement.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or