Job Title: Graduate / Assistant Town Planner

Location:York

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established planning consultancy in York with the appointment of a Graduate / Assistant Town Planner to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring planner to develop their career within a supportive consultancy environment, gaining exposure to a varied portfolio of projects and working alongside experienced professionals. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build their planning knowledge, develop their technical skills and contribute to projects across a range of sectors.

The Role

As a Graduate / Assistant Town Planner, you will support the delivery of planning projects from initial research through to application submission and determination. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will gain valuable experience across the planning process while developing your understanding of planning policy and development management.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Undertaking planning policy research and reviewing local and national planning guidance.
• Supporting the preparation of planning statements, reports and other technical documents.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and other project stakeholders.
• Monitoring planning applications and keeping clients updated on progress.
• Contributing to a variety of development projects while building your professional experience.

About You

The successful Graduate / Assistant Town Planner will ideally have:

• A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning or a related discipline.
• An interest in planning policy, development management and the built environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and enthusiasm for developing a career in planning.
• Previous planning experience or familiarity with the UK planning system would be advantageous, but applications from recent graduates are welcomed.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established consultancy offering exposure to a diverse range of planning projects, alongside the support and guidance needed to progress professionally.

Whether you are a recent graduate looking to take your first step into consultancy or an Assistant Town Planner seeking your next opportunity, this position offers the chance to strengthen your skills, gain practical experience and build a long-term career within the planning sector.

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