Graduate Town Planner

Location: Sandwich, Kent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Employment: Permanent, full-time

Are you a recent graduate looking to build your career in town planning with an established and forward-thinking planning consultancy?

We are currently working with a well-established planning consultancy based in Sandwich, Kent, who are looking to appoint a Graduate Town Planner on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning graduate to join a supportive team, gain valuable experience across a diverse range of projects and develop their professional career within the planning sector.

The Role

As a Graduate Town Planner, you will work closely with experienced planners and consultants, supporting the delivery of planning projects for a range of clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Undertaking planning research and policy reviews.
• Preparing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Assisting with planning appraisals and development assessments.
• Liaising with clients, local planning authorities and other professional consultants.
• Monitoring planning applications and keeping clients updated on progress.
• Supporting senior team members across a variety of residential, commercial and development projects.
• Keeping up to date with changes to planning policy, legislation and local planning matters.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning or a related discipline.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within planning consultancy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good research, analytical and organisational abilities.
• An understanding of the UK planning system and relevant planning policy.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• A proactive, enthusiastic and commercially aware approach.
• The confidence to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

Previous planning experience would be advantageous but is not essential. This position would suit a recent graduate looking for their first opportunity within planning consultancy, as well as someone with some initial planning experience who is ready to take the next step in their career.

What’s on Offer?

• Permanent position within an established planning consultancy.
• Excellent opportunity for career progression and professional development.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of planning projects.
• Support from experienced planning professionals.
• A collaborative and professional working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are a planning graduate looking to establish yourself within a respected consultancy and are interested in working in Sandwich, Kent, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply now to discuss this opportunity in confidence with our recruitment team.