Graduate and Planner Level Planners

Location: West Oxfordshire / Full-time / Salary: Competitive salary + benefits

The Role

We are seeking highly motivated and intellectually curious Graduate and Planner-level professionals to join a growing planning consultancy working across a diverse range of sectors. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in complex and exciting development projects across Tourism & Leisure, Residential, Commercial, Agricultural, Country Estate and Strategic Land Development.

You will work both independently and as part of a collaborative team, supporting clients through the planning process by applying robust analysis, attention to detail and a pragmatic, solution-focused approach. The role is well suited to individuals who thrive on challenge, enjoy detailed investigation and are keen to build a successful career in planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning applications
• Undertaking desk-based planning appraisals and policy research
• Attending client meetings and site visits
• Supporting ongoing monitoring of planning activities and developments
• Conducting detailed investigations, including reviewing planning law, case law and legal precedent
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to develop effective planning strategies for clients
• Providing high-quality written and verbal support to senior planners and project teams

About You

• A Graduate or Planner-level professional with relevant experience in either the public or private sector
• Already MRTPI accredited or working towards MRTPI status
• Highly motivated, tenacious and detail-oriented
• Confident working independently while contributing positively to a team environment
• Intellectually curious, with a strong interest in planning law, precedent and problem-solving
• Organised, professional and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively

What We Offer

• A highly competitive salary
• A generous benefits package, including:
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Critical illness and life assurance cover
• Health and wellbeing packages
• Employee discount schemes
• Industry-leading annual leave allowance
• Flexible working arrangements, including onsite and hybrid working
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience alongside sector-leading professionals and to progress your planning career within a supportive, collaborative environment

Apply now or send your CV to Marta at [email protected] or call 01792 677 005.