Location
Bury St Edmunds
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
30/09/2025
Closing date
21/10/2025
Graduate Town Planner - Bury St Edmunds
Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well-established planning consultancy in their search for a Graduate Town Planner to join the team in Bury St Edmunds. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate to begin their planning career in a supportive environment with exposure to a diverse range of projects.
The Role
As a Graduate Town Planner, you will:
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Assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.
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Support colleagues with site appraisals, planning research, and policy analysis.
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Draft planning reports and supporting documents.
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Contribute to stakeholder and local authority engagement.
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Gain hands-on experience across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
About You
The successful candidate will:
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Hold (or be completing) a degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited preferred).
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Demonstrate strong research, analytical and report-writing skills.
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Have excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
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Be enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn.
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Be working towards (or interested in) RTPI chartership.
What's on Offer
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Competitive starting salary and benefits package.
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Full support towards RTPI chartership.
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A structured training and mentoring programme.
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Clear career progression within a respected consultancy.
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A friendly and collaborative team culture.
If you're a motivated Graduate Town Planner looking to launch your career with a supportive consultancy in Bury St Edmunds, we'd love to hear from you.