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Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Posted 12 days ago, valid for 5 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A leading consultancy is seeking Graduate Assistants/Planners to join their team starting summer 2025.
Candidates should be recent graduates from an RTPI-accredited course and ideally aiming for RTPI membership.
The role involves supporting experienced planners with various tasks including research, planning applications, and stakeholder engagement.
The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as an 8% employer pension contribution and 28-33 days of annual leave.
Applicants should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently, with no prior experience required.

Graduate Assistant / Planner - Start Your Planning Career!

Are you a recent graduate from an RTPI-accredited course, ready to start your career in planning? Ambitious, curious, and passionate about shaping the UK's future built environment? This role could be for you.

A leading consultancy with offices in Bournemouth, Birmingham, London, and Bristol is looking for Graduate Planners to join their growing team from summer 2025 onwards. With over 40 years of experience, they deliver projects ranging from housing and renewable energy to commercial and infrastructure developments - all while working towards a carbon zero target by 2030.

What They're Looking For:

Studying or recently completed an RTPI-accredited planning course
Aiming for or working towards RTPI membership
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Friendly, proactive, and problem-solving mindset
Ability to manage deadlines and work independently
Right to work in the UK without sponsorship

The Role:

You'll support experienced planners with:

Research, site appraisals and planning policy reviews
Preparing planning applications and supporting documents
Drafting policy representations
Assisting with public exhibitions and stakeholder engagement
Coordinating with clients, consultants and local authorities
Tracking planning consultations and updates

What's On Offer:

Competitive salary
8% employer pension contribution
28-33 days annual leave (increases with service)
Apple laptop and phone
APC mentor or buddy
CPD and training opportunities
Private health insurance
Free parking at the Bournemouth office

Some UK travel required. A driving licence is helpful but not essential.

Interested?Contact Sofia Conte or call . 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

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