Graduate Planner

Overview

Job Title: Graduate Planner

Location: Harewood

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Planner to join a respected property developer as part of a 24-month Graduate Development Programme. With a long history of delivering high-quality projects across the UK, this business has a reputation for creating sustainable communities and making a positive impact on both people and the environment.

This Graduate Planner position offers the chance to launch your career in a supportive, forward-thinking, and values-driven organisation.

Graduate Planner - What makes this opportunity unique

• Growth & Impact - Contribute to tackling challenges such as the housing crisis and the transition to net-zero energy by helping deliver sustainable homes and communities.
• Unique Culture - The ethos of "development with care" underpins every project, ensuring collaboration, integrity, and innovation.
• Clear Development Path - Receive mentorship, structured training, and a defined pathway to professional qualifications, supporting you to succeed as a Graduate Planner.

Graduate Planner - The Role

• Support the identification and assessment of new development opportunities.
• Help shape planning strategies for a wide range of projects.
• Assist with the preparation of planning applications, appeals, and environmental statements.
• Monitor Local Plans, national policy, and guidance, providing input to influence planning outcomes.
• Split your time between office work, site visits, and meetings with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders.

Graduate Planner - What we're looking for

• A minimum 2:1 degree in a planning-related subject (RTPI accredited).
• A genuine interest in property development and the built environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Master's degree in planning (RTPI accredited).
• Relevant work experience in local authority or consultancy.
• Knowledge of planning processes and procedures.

Graduate Planner - The package

• Competitive starting salary.
• Structured training and development programme.
• Support towards chartership.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career as a Graduate Planner with a respected developer that truly cares about people, communities, and the environment.

For more information, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on . Alternatively, email your CV to .