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Graduate Planner

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 25,000 - 28,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Castle Donington, Leicestershire

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Graduate Planner - Planning Consultancy 

A well-regarded planning consultancy with growing operations in the East Midlands is seeking to appoint a Graduate Planner to join its Castle Donington office. The organisation delivers high-quality planning advice and services for a diverse range of clients, including residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early career professional to begin their planning career within a supportive, collaborative environment and gain hands-on experience working across real projects that shape communities.

Role Overview

As a Graduate Planner, you will join a busy team working on planning applications, feasibility assessments and development proposals across a variety of scales and typologies. You will assist experienced planners in progressing applications through the planning system and contribute to the preparation of professional planning documentation.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the preparation of planning applications and supporting documents
Assisting with research and appraisals of sites and policy frameworks
Liaising with internal teams, clients, statutory consultees and local planning authorities
Helping with community engagement and consultation activities
Contributing to planning reports, presentations and correspondence
Gaining exposure to development management and strategic planning practiceThis role provides a structured learning environment with on-the-job training and mentoring to support your professional development.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a candidate who:

Holds (or is completing) an RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or a closely related discipline
Is enthusiastic about beginning a career in the UK planning sector
Has strong communication and organisational skills
Demonstrates an ability to work well in a team and engage with clients and stakeholders
Shows attention to detail, a proactive attitude, and eagerness to learn
Has competence with standard office IT tools (e.g. Word, Excel, GIS desirable)Prior industry experience is not essential, but any relevant internships, placements or planning-related project work will be advantageous

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