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Graduate Town Planner

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Location: Cheltenham
Salary: GBP25,000/GBP30,000
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established independent planning consultancy in the search for a Graduate Town Planner to join its team in Cheltenham.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a consultancy that is committed to developing the next generation of planners through a structured graduate scheme. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining practical experience across a wide variety of planning projects while receiving ongoing mentoring and support towards achieving RTPI Chartership.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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The Opportunity
As a Graduate Town Planner, you'll become part of a collaborative team where you'll receive structured training, professional development, and the opportunity to build your knowledge across all aspects of the planning process.
What We're Looking For
- A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- A genuine enthusiasm for pursuing a career in planning.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A proactive approach and willingness to learn.
What's on Offer
- A structured Graduate Scheme.
- Dedicated mentoring from experienced planners.
- Full support towards RTPI Chartership.
- Exposure to a broad range of planning projects.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- The opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and collaborative team.


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If you're looking to begin your planning career with a consultancy that is committed to investing in its graduates and supporting long-term professional development, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested?
Contact Efan Thomas at Penguin Recruitment or send your CV to
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