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.
