Location
Romsey
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
02/03/2026
Closing date
23/03/2026
Job Title: Graduate Town Planner | Town Planner
Location: Romsey, Hampshire
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, privately owned housebuilder and strategic land promoter in their search for a Planning Graduate / Town Planner to join their in-house planning team based in Romsey.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate or early-career planner to gain hands-on experience across the full lifecycle of residential and mixed-use developments.
Working closely with the Planning Director and Land & Development team, you will play a genuine role in securing planning consents for high-quality schemes, helping to bring forward new homes and sustainable communities across the South of England.
This is a role where you won't just be preparing reports - you'll see your work translate into real projects on the ground.
The Role
* Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals
* Supporting the promotion of strategic land through the Local Plan process
* Coordinating technical consultants and reviewing supporting documentation
* Undertaking site appraisals and planning research
* Engaging with local authorities and key stakeholders
* Supporting viability assessments and development strategy work
You will gain exposure to both immediate planning applications and longer-term strategic land promotion, offering a broad and commercially focused planning experience.
About You
* RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
* Working towards (or keen to work towards) MRTPI chartership
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Organised, proactive and commercially aware
* Full UK driving licence preferred
This position would suit either a recent graduate or a planner with up to 2-3 years' experience, whether from consultancy, local authority or client-side background.
What's On Offer
* Support towards Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) chartership (MRTPI)
* Exposure to strategic decision-making and complex projects
* Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
* Matched pension contribution
* Electric car scheme
* Collaborative and supportive team environment
* Clear progression pathway within a growing business
Interested?