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Job Title: Junior Town Planner
Location: Cambridge
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading property and land consultancy in the appointment of a Junior Town Planner to join their growing planning team in Cambridge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional looking to develop their career within a well-established consultancy. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a varied portfolio of projects, working closely with experienced planners, landowners, developers, and other property professionals.
The Role
As a Junior Town Planner, You Will
- Assist with a wide range of planning applications and development projects.
- Undertake planning research and provide support on planning matters.
- Assist with the preparation of planning statements, reports, and other documentation.
- Support senior colleagues with client instructions and project delivery.
- Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor planning policies and emerging development plans.
- Assist with site appraisals and planning assessments.
- Gain experience across a varied range of sectors and development projects.
- Contribute to the continued growth and success of the planning team.
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About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related subject.
- Ideally working towards MRTPI or keen to progress towards chartership.
- Able to demonstrate some relevant planning experience, whether within consultancy, local government, or another planning environment.
- Organised, proactive, and commercially aware.
- A confident communicator with strong written and analytical skills.
- Keen to develop their technical planning knowledge and professional career.
- Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a wider team.
- Ambitious and motivated to progress within a growing consultancy.
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What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Hybrid working.
- Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
- Support towards RTPI chartership.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of planning and development projects.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals.
- Clear opportunities for career progression.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
If you're a Junior Town Planner looking to develop your career within an established consultancy and gain exposure to a broad range of planning and development projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.
To find out more, contact Penguin Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
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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