Graduate Town Planner
Location: Macclesfield
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Permanent | Full-time
Are you a recent Planning graduate looking to take the next step in your career with an established and highly regarded planning consultancy?
We're working with a successful planning consultancy based in Macclesfield that is looking to appoint a Graduate Town Planner to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their planning career who is keen to gain hands-on experience across a varied portfolio of projects and develop towards a long-term career in planning consultancy.
The Role
As a Graduate Town Planner, you'll work alongside experienced planners and have the opportunity to become involved in a broad range of planning projects. You'll gain exposure to both the technical and commercial aspects of consultancy while developing your knowledge of the UK planning system.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
Undertaking planning research and policy analysis
Supporting planning appraisals and development assessments
Preparing planning statements, reports and other written documentation
Liaising with clients, local planning authorities and other stakeholders
Monitoring planning applications and appeals
Supporting senior colleagues across a variety of residential, commercial and other development projects
Keeping up to date with changes to planning policy and legislationThis is a role designed to provide strong professional development, with plenty of opportunity to learn from experienced consultants and take on increasing responsibility as your career progresses.
About You
We're keen to hear from candidates who are genuinely passionate about town planning and are looking to establish themselves within the private consultancy sector.
Ideally, you'll have:
A degree in Town Planning, Planning & Development, Urban Planning or a related discipline
An interest in planning policy and the development process
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good research and analytical abilities
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
The ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines
A proactive, enthusiastic and commercially aware approach
A genuine desire to learn and develop within a consultancy environmentPrevious planning experience or relevant placement experience would be advantageous, but applications are welcomed from recent graduates who can demonstrate the right attitude and academic foundation.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established consultancy where you'll receive exposure to interesting and varied planning work from day one.
You'll benefit from:
Excellent training and career development opportunities
Support from experienced planning professionals
A varied and interesting project portfolio
The opportunity to develop your professional planning career
A collaborative and supportive working environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
A clear pathway for progression within the business
Interested?
If you're a recent Planning graduate looking for your first opportunity within consultancy and would like to build your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential conversation about the role
