Graduate Planner

Graduate Planner
Location: Congleton

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading land promoter in their search for a Graduate Planner to join their growing and well-respected planning team based in Congleton.

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent planning graduate with a passion for residential development and a keen eye for strategy to kickstart their career with a nationally recognised company. Our client specialises in securing planning permissions for major residential schemes across the UK, playing a key role in tackling the housing shortage.

As a Graduate Planner, you'll work alongside an experienced and supportive team of planning professionals, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of the planning process - from site appraisals and planning applications to appeals and local plan representations.

• Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documents

• Researching planning policy and contributing to site promotion strategies

• Helping to prepare reports, planning statements, and appeal documentation

• Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders

• Supporting the planning team in the delivery of residential development projects

• A degree (or working towards a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related subject

• A good understanding of the UK planning system

• Strong research and analytical skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• A team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and attention to detail

• A genuine interest in residential planning and strategic land promotion

• Work for a market leader in residential land promotion

• Learn from some of the best in the industry

• Real career development opportunities and RTPI support

• Collaborative team environment with structured training

• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're looking to launch your career in planning and want to join a business where your contribution makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply for this Graduate Planner role, contact Joel Bland on or email .