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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:
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- 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
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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, contact Josh Jones on 362 010.
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