Junior Town Planner

Company: Penguin Recruitment
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

Job Description

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading property and land consultancy in the appointment of a Junior Town Planner to join their growing planning team in Cambridge.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional looking to develop their career within a well-established consultancy. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a varied portfolio of projects, working closely with experienced planners, landowners, developers and other property professionals.

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The Role

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As a Junior Town Planner, you will:

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  • Assist with a wide range of planning applications and development projects.
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  • Undertake planning research and provide support on planning matters.
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  • Assist with the preparation of planning statements, reports and other documentation.
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  • Support senior colleagues with client instructions and project delivery.
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  • Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants and other stakeholders.
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  • Monitor planning policies and emerging development plans.
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  • Assist with site appraisals and planning assessments.
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  • Gain experience across a varied range of sectors and development projects.
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  • Contribute to the continued growth and success of the planning team.
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About You

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We are looking for someone who is:

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  • Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related subject.
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  • Ideally working towards MRTPI or keen to progress towards chartership.
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  • Able to demonstrate some relevant planning experience, whether within consultancy, local government or another planning environment.
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  • Organised, proactive and commercially aware.
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  • A confident communicator with strong written and analytical skills.
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  • Keen to develop their technical planning knowledge and professional career.
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  • Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a wider team.
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  • Ambitious and motivated to progress within a growing consultancy.
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What's on Offer?

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  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
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  • Hybrid working.
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  • Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
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  • Support towards RTPI chartership.
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  • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of planning and development projects.
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  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals.
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  • Clear opportunities for career progression.
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  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
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If you're a Junior Town Planner looking to develop your career within an established consultancy and gain exposure to a broad range of planning and development projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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To find out more, please contact Penguin Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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Interested?

n The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or josh.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk

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Posted: October 14th, 2026