Location
Sheffield
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
16/03/2026
Closing date
06/04/2026
Graduate Town Planner
Location: Sheffield
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well respected consultancy, in their search for a Graduate Town Planner to join their Sheffield office.
This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to begin their planning career within a dynamic and growing consultancy. The successful Graduate Town Planner will gain hands-on experience working across a wide range of development projects, supporting clients through the planning process while developing strong technical and professional skills.
The Role
As a Graduate Town Planner, you will support senior members of the planning team on a variety of projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. You will gain valuable exposure to the full planning process, from site appraisal and research through to planning submission and determination.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
Supporting site appraisals and development feasibility studies
Undertaking planning policy research and analysis
Drafting Planning Statements and supporting documentation
Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and external consultants
Supporting senior planners on project delivery
Maintaining organised project files and documentation
Candidate Requirements
Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, or a related discipline
RTPI-accredited degree preferred
Strong interest in planning and development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and research abilities
A proactive and organised approach to work
What's on Offer
Competitive graduate salary and benefits package
Support towards MRTPI Chartership
Exposure to a wide variety of development projects
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Clear opportunities for career progression