Graduate Town Planner

Location: Cambridge

Salary: -27,000/-30,000

Are you a recent Planning graduate looking to kick-start your career within an established planning team?

I''m currently recruiting for a Graduate Town Planner opportunity in Lincoln, offering the chance to work alongside experienced planners on a broad range of projects, while developing your professional and personal skills through a dedicated graduate training programme.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and prepare planning statements
• Assist with the preparation of planning appraisals
• Support the team on larger planning projects
• Prepare planning applications and appeals
• Assist clients throughout the planning process
• Appraise new development opportunities
• Undertake planning research and analysis
• Assist with the preparation of Design and Access Statements where required
• Manage a range of planning applications and monitor outcomes
• Undertake community engagement
• Attend planning committee meetings and public examinations
• Attend site visits and client meetings
• Assist with the preparation of fee proposals for projects

Requirements

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, ideally RTPI accredited
• Demonstrated interest in planning
• Previous planning experience is desirable but not essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong motivation and ambition to develop a career in planning
• Transferable skills are welcomed, with consideration given to candidates who may not meet every listed requirement

Benefits

• 25 days'' holiday, increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days after 3 years of service
• Life Assurance of 4x basic salary
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Westfield Health Cashplan
• 1 paid volunteering day each year for a chosen charity
• Internal graduate training programme
• Hybrid working policy
• Full-time permanent position
• Flexible working options can be considered

Interested?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your CV to (url removed)