Graduate Town Planner

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Town Planner – Colchester

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 + Benefits

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £28,000 – £30,000
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Support towards professional development and RTPI accreditation
• Training and mentoring from experienced planning professionals
• Varied and interesting planning projects
• Friendly and supportive working environment

The Role

A leading independent planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Graduate Town Planner to join their growing team in Colchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent planning graduate looking to begin their career within a supportive consultancy environment. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of planning projects, gaining exposure to both strategic and development management matters.

You will work closely with experienced planners and be supported in developing your technical knowledge and progressing towards your professional planning qualifications.

Requirements

• A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning or a related discipline
• Ideally working towards or interested in achieving RTPI accreditation
• Some knowledge or experience of the UK planning system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• A genuine interest in developing a career within planning
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team

If you are a recent planning graduate looking to take the next step in your career with a well-established consultancy, this could be an excellent opportunity.

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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Colchester

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