Job title: Graduate Town Planner Location: ShrewsburyPenguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing planning consultancy in their search for a Graduate Town Planner to join their Sutton Coldfield office.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate to start their career in the private sector, working on a varied portfolio of residential and mixed-use development projects for national and regional housebuilders, land promoters, and private clients.The Role As a Graduate Town Planner, you will support senior members of the team across a range of planning and development projects, including:Assisting with the preparation of planning applications, planning statements and supporting documentation.Undertaking planning research, policy reviews and site appraisals.Supporting major planning applications (outline, full and reserved matters).Assisting with public consultation and stakeholder engagement activities.Helping prepare representations to Local Plans and other planning policy documents.Supporting planning appeals through research and evidence preparation.Liaising with local planning authorities and other stakeholders.Assisting with general project delivery and client reporting.Candidate RequirementsA degree in Town Planning or a related subject (RTPI-accredited course preferred).A strong interest in pursuing MRTPI accreditation.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong analytical and organisational skills.A ..... full job details .....