Graduate Town Planner
Location: Manchester
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
Just starting your career in Town Planning and looking for an opportunity where you can learn, develop and get stuck into some genuinely interesting projects?
I'm working with a highly regarded, established property and planning consultancy who are looking to welcome a Graduate Town Planner into their growing Manchester team.
Benefits for the role of Graduate Town Planner:
- Competitive salary of £28,000 - £32,000.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- Excellent professional development and training opportunities.
- Support towards achieving MRTPI chartership.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals.
- Clear opportunities for long-term career progression.
Duties for the role of Graduate Town Planner:
- Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
- Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals.
- Supporting the preparation of planning statements, reports and supporting documents.
- Researching local and national planning policies and legislation.
- Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and other stakeholders.
- Supporting senior colleagues with a range of development projects.
- Attending meetings and gaining exposure to client-facing responsibilities.
- Developing an understanding of the planning process from initial instruction through to determination.
Requirements for the role of Graduate Town Planner:
- A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- A genuine interest in the built environment, development and planning.
- A basic understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
- An interest in working towards MRTPI chartership.
Interested?
If you've recently graduated in Town Planning and are looking for the right opportunity to get your career moving, this could be a brilliant place to start.
You'll be joining an established consultancy where you can gain valuable experience, learn from experienced professionals and build a long-term career in planning.
Whether you're actively looking for your first role or just starting to explore the market, I'd love to hear from you!
Efan Thomas
efan.thomas@penguinrecruitment.co.uk
