Graduate Planner

<div class="flex flex-col text-sm pb-25"> <div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1" dir="auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="b0294c0a-b980-4705-946d-6f8b176b5404" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-2"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]"> <div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling"> <p data-start="0" data-end="47"><strong data-start="0" data-end="20">Graduate Planner</strong><br data-start="20" data-end="23" /> <strong data-start="23" data-end="47">Location: Shrewsbury</strong></p> <p data-start="49" data-end="181">Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with an exciting property firm to recruit a <strong data-start="132" data-end="152">Graduate Planner</strong> for their Shrewsbury office.</p> <p data-start="183" data-end="499">This is an excellent opportunity for a recent planning graduate to begin their career with a respected and forward-thinking consultancy. You will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of projects, supporting senior colleagues while developing your technical knowledge and progressing towards RTPI Chartership.</p> <h3 data-start="501" data-end="515">The Role</h3> <p data-start="516" data-end="674">As a <strong data-start="521" data-end="541">Graduate Planner</strong>, you will assist in the preparation and delivery of planning work across residential, commercial, rural, and mixed-use developments.</p> <p data-start="676" data-end="705">Key responsibilities include:</p> <ul data-start="706" data-end="1158"> <li data-start="706" data-end="780"> <p data-start="708" data-end="780">Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications</p> </li> <li data-start="781" data-end="842"> <p data-start="783" data-end="842">Drafting planning statements and supporting documentation</p> </li> <li data-start="843" data-end="903"> <p data-start="845" data-end="903">Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy research</p> </li> <li data-start="904" data-end="956"> <p data-start="906" data-end="956">Supporting appeals and pre-application enquiries</p> </li> <li data-start="957" data-end="1027"> <p data-start="959" data-end="1027">Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, and clients</p> </li> <li data-start="1028" data-end="1081"> <p data-start="1030" data-end="1081">Attending site visits and meetings where required</p> </li> <li data-start="1082" data-end="1158"> <p data-start="1084" data-end="1158">Supporting the team with general planning and project coordination tasks</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="1160" data-end="1175">About You</h3> <p data-start="1176" data-end="1222">The successful <strong data-start="1191" data-end="1211">Graduate Planner</strong> will have:</p> <ul data-start="1223" data-end="1596"> <li data-start="1223" data-end="1306"> <p data-start="1225" data-end="1306">A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline</p> </li> <li data-start="1307" data-end="1377"> <p data-start="1309" data-end="1377">RTPI accredited qualification (or working towards RTPI membership)</p> </li> <li data-start="1378" data-end="1436"> <p data-start="1380" data-end="1436">Strong research, analytical, and report-writing skills</p> </li> <li data-start="1437" data-end="1481"> <p data-start="1439" data-end="1481">Good knowledge of the UK planning system</p> </li> <li data-start="1482" data-end="1538"> <p data-start="1484" data-end="1538">Excellent communication and organisational abilities</p> </li> <li data-start="1539" data-end="1596"> <p data-start="1541" data-end="1596">A proactive, enthusiastic, and team-oriented approach</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="1598" data-end="1614">Why Apply?</h3> <ul data-start="1615" data-end="1815"> <li data-start="1615" data-end="1662"> <p data-start="1617" data-end="1662">Structured support towards RTPI Chartership</p> </li> <li data-start="1663" data-end="1721"> <p data-start="1665" data-end="1721">Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio</p> </li> <li data-start="1722" data-end="1774"> <p data-start="1724" data-end="1774">Supportive and collaborative working environment</p> </li> <li data-start="1775" data-end="1815"> <p data-start="1777" data-end="1815">Clear pathway for career progression</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1817" data-end="1943" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">For further information on this <strong data-start="1849" data-end="1869">Graduate Planner</strong> role in Shrewsbury, please contact <strong data-start="1905" data-end="1942">Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment</strong>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start"> </div> <div class="mt-3 w-full empty:hidden"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0" data-edge="true"> </div> <p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9lbEJsYW5kLjIxOTQxLjExMzA5QHBlbmd1aW5yZWNydWl0bWVudC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"></p>