Junior Town Planner in Essex

Energy Jobline ZR; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer in Essex is looking for a motivated Graduate Town Planner. This role offers the chance to work on significant residential and mixed-use schemes while receiving mentorship from industry leaders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning, strong communication skills, and a desire to learn within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Structured career development programme

Support towards achieving full RTPI chartership

Collaborative workplace culture

Competitive salary and strong benefits package

Exposure to complex planning projects

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a strong academic background in Town Planning.
• Happy to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior planners on large-scale residential projects.
• Gain experience through the full development lifecycle.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Team player willing to learn

Genuine interest in residential-led development

Education

2:1 or above in Town Planning or related degree

Postgraduate qualification in Planning

Job description

Overview

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Job Description

Graduate Town Planner – Essex – Leading Residential Developer

Location: Essex

Position: Graduate Town Planner

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Start Date: Flexible for the right candidate

Are you a high-achieving Town Planning graduate with a strong academic background and a genuine passion for the built environment? This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK\'s most successful and forward-thinking residential developers as part of their growing in-house planning team.

As a recruitment partner to this respected developer, we\'re looking to speak with ambitious and analytically minded graduates who are ready to begin or continue their career in planning within the private sector.

The Role

You’ll work closely with senior planners and development teams on a wide range of large-scale residential and mixed-use schemes across the South East. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the full development lifecycle – from site acquisition and planning strategy to the preparation and submission of planning applications.

What We’re Looking For

• A 2:1 or above in Town Planning or a closely related RTPI-accredited degree (essential)
• A postgraduate qualification in Planning (or working towards) is highly desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• A genuine interest in residential-led development and urban design
• A team player who’s eager to learn and develop in a fast-paced, commercial environment

What’s on Offer

• A structured career development programme with mentorship from industry leaders
• Exposure to complex, high-profile planning projects from day one
• Support towards achieving full RTPI chartership
• Competitive salary and a strong benefits package
• A collaborative, supportive workplace culture based in modern Essex offices

This is an ideal position for a graduate who thrives in a dynamic setting and is eager to contribute to the planning and delivery of high-quality homes across the region.

How to Apply

If you\'re a recent planning graduate ready to make your mark in the development world, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a brief covering note outlining your interest, or reach out directly for a confidential conversation please call Katy on 01792365109 and send your CV to [e-mail]

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