Graduate Town Planner

  • Penguin Recruitment Ltd
  • Harrow, Middlesex
  • Feb 25, 2026
Full time Other

Job Description

Graduate Town PlannerLocation: Ruislip, Greater LondonSalary: Competitive + Career Progression + BenefitsDriving Licence Required

Are you a passionate and motivated graduate with a keen interest in town planning and residential development? Do you want to start your career with a well-established housebuilder where you'll gain real commercial planning experience and make a tangible impact on the places people live?

We're partnering with a leading UK residential developer that delivers high quality new homes across the country. They are now seeking a Graduate Town Planner to join their planning team at their Ruislip office.

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Town Planner, you'll work closely with senior planners, development managers, and multi-disciplinary teams to support the planning process for strategic housing projects. You'll gain hands-on experience across a broad range of planning activities tied to housebuilding - from policy interpretation and site appraisals to pre-application engagement and planning submissions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring planner who thrives in a commercial, fast-paced environment and wants to develop their skills with exposure to real development-led planning work.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in preparing and submitting planning applications and supporting documents

  • Conduct planning research, policy analysis, and site assessments

  • Support engagement with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders

  • Monitor and interpret local and national planning policy changes

  • Contribute to feasibility studies and strategic development planning

About You
  • Recent graduate in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited course preferred)

  • Active interest in residential development, housing delivery, and the planning process

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks

  • Full UK driving licence and able to travel to sites and meetings

Why This Role?
  • Structured training and development with career progression opportunities

  • Exposure to all stages of the planning lifecycle within a commercial housebuilding context

  • Supportive team culture with mentoring from experienced planning professionals

  • Opportunity to contribute to high-impact planning projects across the UK