Graduate Town Planner

Location: Flexible / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for shaping communities and creating sustainable places? We're working with a well-established and highly respected planning consultancy that is looking to appoint an ambitious Graduate Town Planner to join its growing team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to kick-start your planning career with a business that is committed to investing in its people, providing structured mentoring, professional development, and clear progression towards MRTPI chartership.

As a Graduate Town Planner, you'll gain exposure to a diverse range of residential, commercial, mixed-use and strategic development projects. Working alongside experienced planners, you'll support clients throughout the planning process while developing your technical knowledge and commercial awareness.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.
• Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals.
• Preparing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Liaising with local authorities, consultants and clients.
• Supporting senior team members on a broad range of planning projects.
• Attending client meetings, site visits and public consultations where appropriate.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated graduate who is eager to build a successful career in planning.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree (or postgraduate qualification) accredited by the RTPI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Competitive starting salary.
• Full support towards MRTPI accreditation.
• Structured training and mentoring from experienced professionals.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous holiday allowance and comprehensive benefits package.
• Clear career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment.
• The opportunity to work on high-profile projects across a variety of sectors.

If you're looking to begin your career with a consultancy that genuinely invests in its people and offers exposure to exciting projects from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this fantastic Graduate Town Planner opportunity.