Graduate / Assistant Town Planner

Overview

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to partner with a well-respected private sector organization with a long-standing presence in the environmental and infrastructure sector. Renowned for its innovation, sustainability focus, and contributions to essential infrastructure projects, this company offers a dynamic and forward-thinking working environment from its Reading office.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate / Assistant Town Planner to gain hands-on experience in a busy and collaborative planning team. The role provides a strong foundation for career development, with mentoring and support towards achieving RTPI chartership.

Responsibilities

As a Graduate / Assistant Town Planner, you will:

• Assist with the preparation and coordination of planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Undertake planning research and analysis to inform strategies.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, internal teams, and external consultants.
• Support the planning team on operational and strategic planning matters.
• Work towards professional accreditation with full RTPI support.

You will play a key role in supporting projects related to waste management, infrastructure, and renewable energy, contributing to environmental sustainability and planning delivery.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Town Planning or a closely related discipline (RTPI accredited preferred).
• Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
• A genuine interest in infrastructure and environmental planning.
• Previous planning experience or a placement (desirable but not essential).
• A positive attitude, team spirit, and eagerness to develop a career in planning.

Your Daily Activities Will Include

• Collaborating with colleagues to prepare and submit planning applications.
• Conducting research to support planning strategies and decision-making.
• Engaging with local authorities and stakeholders to facilitate project approvals.
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to project discussions.
• Developing your professional skills and working towards RTPI chartership.

Benefits

This role offers:

• A competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid working and flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Full RTPI support and mentoring to achieve professional accreditation.
• A clear career development pathway with opportunities for progression.
• The chance to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Graduate / Assistant Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland or email your application.