Graduate Town Planner

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Town Planner – Saffron Walden

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 + Benefits

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £28,000 – £30,000
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Support towards RTPI accreditation and professional development
• Ongoing training and mentoring
• Exposure to a diverse range of planning projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

The Role

An established planning consultancy is seeking a Graduate Town Planner to join their team in Saffron Walden.

This role would suit a recent planning graduate who is looking to build their career within the private sector and gain valuable experience across a broad range of planning matters.

You will work alongside experienced planning professionals, assisting with planning applications, research, reports and client work. The role offers excellent exposure to a variety of projects and the opportunity to develop your planning expertise within a supportive environment.

Requirements

• Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning or a related subject
• Ideally working towards RTPI accreditation or interested in pursuing chartership
• Understanding of the UK planning system
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Enthusiastic and motivated approach to professional development
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and work to deadlines
• Previous planning experience would be beneficial but is not essential

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Town Planner to join a growing consultancy and develop their career within the planning sector.

To apply, please send your CV to efan.thomas@penguinrecruitment.co.uk.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Saffron Walden

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English