RTPI Young Planners | The Royal Town Planning Institute

RTPI Young Planners

A network for students and early-careers planners, typically in the first 10 years of their career after qualification.

Through events, networking and volunteering, you can build confidence, expand your professional network and become more involved in the profession.

Discover what’s happening near you, connect with other planners and explore ways to get involved.

Opportunities for Young Planners

We offer lots of activities and resources to help you develop in your career.

Careers and work experience

Find out how to boost your employability.

Access to an online mentoring platform, focusing on general career development for all members.

Find out more about routes to membership and the wide range of resources to support you

Chief Planners of Tomorrow

A work-shadowing scheme offering RTPI Young Planners the chance to step into the shoes of a chief planning officer for the day.

RTPI Awards - Young Planner of the Year

This award seeks out the brightest RTPI members in the early stages of their careers.

Volunteer as a Young Planner

Get involved shaping activities in your area.

Young Planner events

Find more Young Planner events on the RTPI events calendar

Awards and social

The planners great pottery throw down

Awards and social

South East England

TVYPN: Lunchtime walking tour with Reading Borough Council

Awards and social

Yorkshire Young Planners summer scavenger hunt (York)

Inside the council: a day in the life of a local authority planner

Awards and social

South West England

Summer networking boat cruise (Bristol Harbourside)

Awards and social

East of England

SUP and sip (Suffolk)

Young Planner of the Year

The RTPI Young Planner of the Year for 2025 is Bart Shirm. Judges praised Bart’s outstanding leadership and collaborative approach in guiding programme design and delivery.

Young Planner of the Year

Find out how to become Young Planner of the Year by visiting our awards hub for more details