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Job Title: Graduate Planner
Location: Cambridge
Sector: Planning & Development
Contract Type: Full Time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Are you ready to take the first step in your planning career with a forward-thinking and collaborative team?
We are working on behalf of a leading consultancy to recruit ambitious and enthusiastic Graduate Planners across several UK offices. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and highly respected planning team where you'll gain real-world experience from day one, helping deliver a wide range of projects while building your technical and professional skills.
About the Role:
As a Graduate Planner, you will play an integral role in supporting the wider planning team on a variety of applications and development projects. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you'll gain hands-on experience and insight across all aspects of the planning process-from research and appraisals to public consultations and stakeholder communication.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with drafting planning applications, pre-app enquiries, and appeals
Undertake planning research and basic appraisals
Prepare letters, reports, and supporting documentation
Review Local Authority plans and monitor policy developments
Attend site visits and assist with community engagement activities
Support the preparation of fee proposals and contribute to business development
Learn on the job while proactively developing your technical skills
Collaborate with team members and provide valuable input on planning projects
What We're Looking For:
A degree (or near completion) in Town Planning, Geography, or a related discipline
A genuine interest in planning and development
Strong communication and report-writing skills
Initiative, organisation, and a collaborative mindset
A desire to learn and grow within a professional planning environment
What's On Offer:
A structured development pathway and mentoring from industry professionals
Exposure to diverse projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors
A supportive and open culture that values optimism and innovation
Opportunities to make a real impact from the outset of your career
Interested?
Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
