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Job Title: Graduate Town Planner
Ref: BM268
Location: Cambridge
Salary: GBP27,000 - GBP30,000
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to support a well-established, multi-disciplinary property consultancy in the appointment of a Graduate Town Planner.
Our client operates across a broad range of property, land, planning, architecture, development, and environmental services, with a strong presence across the UK. The planning team works on a varied portfolio of projects, providing an excellent opportunity for a graduate to gain hands-on experience and develop their career within a supportive professional environment.
Benefits For The Role Of Graduate Town Planner Include
- Highly competitive salary
- Generous holiday allowance
- Contributory pension scheme
- Professional development
- Personal development
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Graduate Town Planner Responsibilities Will Include
- Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
- Supporting planning assessments, research, and development appraisals.
- Undertaking policy research and reviewing local and national planning policy.
- Assisting with planning statements, reports, and supporting documentation.
- Liaising with clients, local planning authorities, and other consultants.
- Supporting senior planners with a range of strategic and development planning projects.
- Attending meetings, site visits, and planning consultations where appropriate.
- Keeping up to date with changes to planning legislation, policy, and guidance.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across planning, development, architecture, and other professional disciplines.
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Requirements For The Graduate Town Planner Role Will Include
- A RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- A genuine interest in planning and the built environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good research, analytical, and organizational abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
- A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning.
- A full UK driving licence would be advantageous due to the potential for site visits.
If this role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to architecture, please feel free to contact Ben Moore on or email. There are many more roles available on our website at penguinrecruitment. This is a permanent role.
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