Graduate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design business on the hire of a Graduate Town Planner to their team in Leicester.

Our client is one of the largest and most successful multidisciplinary design practices in the UK also featuring in a top 100 UK practice list! From offices in the south and midlands, our client designs and delivers fantastic spaces and places.

We are seeking to speak with Graduate Town Planners to join their Leicester studio, reporting to the Planning Director. The role would suit candidates embarking on a career in Town Planning with the opportunity open to apprenticeship programme students, graduates or early career planning professionals.

The successful Graduate Town Planner will be required to:

be working towards chartered membership of the RTPI (ideally through an accredited degree route)
have knowledge of the English planning system and an eagerness to learn more
be able to assist in the preparation, submission and management pre-application enquiries, planning applications, appeals and local plan representations
liaise with clients, third parties and planning authorities on all relevant matters
present proposals at public meetings and community consultation events
carry out desktop research to support projects, reports and appraisals
attend meetings and undertake site visits as required
build and maintain client relationships
perform any other relevant activities as required by the company
have good presentation and communication skills
have the initiative to work both independently and as part of a team
have the ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes; knowledge of Adobe software e.g. InDesign would be an advantage
have a full UK driving licence

Why join the team?

competitive salary
pension scheme
healthcare scheme
perkbox discount account
smart go travel scheme
regular social events
training and development
promotion/progression routes
mentoring system in place
CPD's and external training
extra day's holiday for every 3 years' service
as much responsibility as you are prepared for!

Interested?

If you are looking to join an established and growing practice with a great reputation in the market, this is the role for you!

The Director is looking to meet with suitable Graduate Town Planners ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Matt Fraser on (phone number removed) or