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Graduate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Taunton, Somerset TA4 1BY, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The client, a specialist Town Planning Consultancy with nearly 20 years of experience, is seeking a Graduate Town Planner for their Exeter team.
  • This role offers hands-on experience across various projects, including residential and commercial developments, while being mentored by senior planners.
  • The position requires a degree or higher in a relevant subject and a desire for chartered status with RTPI, along with strong research and analytical skills.
  • The salary is attractive with discretionary bonuses, and the role includes benefits such as APC support, personal healthcare, and hybrid working arrangements.
  • The company fosters a friendly culture with opportunities for training and career progression, making it an excellent starting point for a planning career.

The Company

The client, a specialist Town Planning Consultancy with nearly 20 years of experience, is looking for a Graduate Town Planner to join the Exeter team! The client works on projects across all sectors including complex residential, commercial, automotive, heritage & rural planning, renewables, tourism & leisure, strategic land, retail, and urban regeneration sectors!

This is a great opportunity for the successful Graduate Town Planner to kick-start their career and gain industry experience, whilst been supported by sector leading professionals on exciting projects.

The Position of a Graduate Town Planner

As a Graduate Town Planner, you'll gain hands-on experience across a variety of projects, from residential and commercial developments to infrastructure planning. You'll be mentored by senior planners, developing your skills in planning policy, site appraisals, and project management, while contributing to innovative and sustainable urban planning solutions.

Benefits as a Town Planner

  • Attractive salary with discretionary bonuses.
  • A contemporary working environment in an excellent location.
  • APC support.
  • Contributory pension.
  • Personal healthcare plan and life insurance.
  • Additional leave purchase and buy-back scheme.
  • Hybrid working arrangements.
  • Training - fantastic opportunity to learn and for career progression.
  • Friendly, open, and caring culture.
  • Regular social events.

Essential Criteria for the Town Planner

  • Degree or higher in relevant subject with desire or chartered status with RTPI
  • A highly motivated commercial approach, with ability to work as part of and lead a team.
  • Have strong research, analytical skills, and reporting skills.
  • Be proactive and professional individual.

Interested?!

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable Town Planners ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Tamzin Warren-Vimpany on or at

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.