Job Description
Job Title: Graduate Town Planner
Location: Manchester
Salary: -28,000 - -32,000
Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career in Town Planning? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded planning consultancy with a strong presence across the UK.
They are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Assistant Town Planner to join their growing Manchester team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience, develop their technical planning knowledge and learn from an experienced team working on a varied range of projects.
If you''re passionate about the built environment, keen to learn and ready to take the next step in your planning career, this could be the perfect opportunity!
Benefits for the role of Graduate Assistant Town Planner include:
- Competitive salary of -28,000 - -32,000
- Hybrid working
- Generous holiday allowance
- Contributory pension scheme
- Excellent training and professional development
- Support towards professional accreditation
- Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects
Duties for the role of Graduate Assistant Town Planner:
- Assisting with the preparation of planning applications and supporting documentation
- Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals
- Supporting senior colleagues with planning projects from inception through to determination
- Preparing planning statements and reports
- Liaising with clients, local authorities and other project stakeholders
- Monitoring planning applications and keeping up to date with relevant planning legislation and policy
- Contributing to the delivery of projects across a range of sectors
Requirements for the role of Graduate Assistant Town Planner:
- A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
- A genuine interest in developing a career within planning consultancy
- A basic understanding of the UK planning system
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team
Interested?
If you''re a Graduate Town Planner looking for an exciting first step in your career, I''d love to hear from you!
Please send your CV to efan.thomas@penguinrecruitment