Graduate Town Planner – Cambridge

Location: Cambridge
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a recent graduate looking to build a career in town planning with a well-established and highly regarded planning consultancy?

We are currently working with a successful planning consultancy based in Cambridge that is looking to appoint a Graduate Town Planner to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of planning projects while working alongside experienced planning professionals.

The Role

As a Graduate Town Planner, you will support the wider planning team on a variety of projects, gaining exposure to both strategic and development management planning. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Undertaking planning research and policy analysis.
• Supporting the preparation of planning statements, reports and representations.
• Monitoring local planning policy and emerging development plans.
• Liaising with clients, local planning authorities and other professional consultants.
• Attending meetings and, where appropriate, site visits.
• Assisting with planning appeals and other development-related matters.
• Supporting senior colleagues across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects.

About You

We are looking for a graduate who is enthusiastic about developing a long-term career in planning and is keen to learn from an experienced team.

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Town Planning, Planning & Development, Geography or a closely related subject.
• A genuine interest in the UK planning system and the built environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good research, analytical and organisational abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The confidence to communicate professionally with clients and stakeholders.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take responsibility.
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

Previous planning experience, including internships or relevant placement experience, would be beneficial but is not essential. Most importantly, you will be enthusiastic, commercially aware and keen to develop your planning career within a supportive consultancy environment.

What's on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established consultancy where you will receive structured support and mentoring while being given genuine responsibility from an early stage.

You can expect:

• A varied workload across a range of planning projects.
• Direct exposure to clients and planning authorities.
• Support from experienced planning professionals.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.
• A collaborative and friendly working environment.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're a planning graduate looking for your next step in Cambridge and want to join a consultancy where you can develop your skills and build a successful long-term career, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.