Graduate Planner – Cheltenham
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary: £24,000–£28,000 (DOE) + benefits
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for shaping the places where we live, work and play? We’re working with a respected planning consultancy based in the heart of Cheltenham, looking to add a motivated Graduate Planner to their growing team.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting chance to kick-start your career in town planning within a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking environment. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a variety of projects — from residential and commercial developments to rural and regeneration schemes — working alongside experienced planners who will mentor you as you work towards Chartered RTPI status.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals
• Conducting site appraisals, policy reviews, and planning research
• Supporting senior team members in preparing development plan representations
• Liaising with local authorities, clients, and other consultants
• Preparing planning statements, reports, and design and access statements

About You

We’re looking for someone enthusiastic and curious, with a genuine interest in planning and the built environment. You’ll be a recent graduate (or due to graduate soon) with a relevant degree such as:

• Town / Urban Planning
• Geography
• Environmental Planning
• Architecture or a related discipline

Other key qualities include:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ideally, some work experience or a placement within a planning or property environment

What’s On Offer

• Competitive starting salary
• RTPI support and mentoring
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development
• A friendly, social team based in Cheltenham’s vibrant town centre

Interested?
If you’re ready to start your planning career with a firm that values your growth, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Kirsty Tanner at Zodiac Recruitment for a confidential chat.