Graduate Town Planner

Graduate Town Planner

Location:

Gatwick Area (Office-based with flexibility)

Sector:
Planning Consultancy

We are working with a well-established and growing planning consultancy to recruit a Graduate Town Planner for their office near Gatwick. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning graduate to begin their career within a supportive, commercially aware consultancy offering structured training and exposure to a broad range of development projects.

As a Graduate Town Planner, you will work closely with experienced planners and directors, gaining hands‑on experience across the full planning lifecycle. The role offers strong mentoring, responsibility from an early stage, and clear progression toward professional qualification.

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
• Supporting site appraisals, planning research and policy analysis
• Drafting Planning Statements and supporting documents
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and external consultants
• Monitoring planning applications and contributing to project delivery

To be considered, you should have:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• A strong interest in development and the UK planning system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, organised approach and willingness to learn
• Eligibility or intent to work toward MRTPI accreditation

• A supportive graduate environment with structured training
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed‑use projects
• Clear career progression and mentoring toward chartership
• A friendly, professional office culture in the Gatwick area
• Competitive graduate salary and benefits

Job Title:

Graduate Town Planner

Company:
Penguin Recruitment

Location:

Woking, Surrey

Posted:
Feb 26th 2026

Closes:
Mar 29th 2026

Sector:
Consulting

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time