Graduate Town Planner – Sheffield | Planning & Development Consultancy

Are you a recent graduate in Town Planning or a related discipline looking to launch your career with a highly regarded planning consultancy? A well-established and growing planning and development consultancy in Sheffield is looking to appoint a Graduate Town Planner to join their collaborative and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of planning projects while working alongside experienced planners who will support your professional development and RTPI pathway.

The Role

As a Graduate Town Planner, you will support senior planners on a variety of projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. You will gain exposure to the full planning process and develop strong technical and professional skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals

• Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals

• Preparing supporting documents including planning statements

• Liaising with local authorities, consultants and clients

• Monitoring planning applications and policy changes

• Supporting senior team members with project delivery

About You

The successful candidate will be motivated, organised and eager to build a career within planning.

You should have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline

• Ideally RTPI-accredited qualification (or working towards one)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Good research and analytical abilities

• A proactive and enthusiastic attitude

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Previous planning-related work experience (internships, placements, or consultancy experience) would be beneficial but is not essential.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive graduate salary

• Structured training and mentoring

• Support towards RTPI Chartership

• Exposure to a wide variety of planning projects

• Friendly and collaborative team environment

• Opportunity to build a long-term career within planning