Graduate Planner

Persimmon Homes; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading housebuilder, Persimmon Homes, as a Graduate Planner in York. This role involves managing planning applications, collaborating with stakeholders, and contributing to diverse development projects. Ideal for graduates seeking a supportive environment to kickstart their planning career with excellent benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Employee Benefits Platform for discounts

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Degree/Masters in Planning or Real Estate with RTPI/RICS accreditation preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and manage tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assess land development opportunities against company criteria.
• Prepare and submit planning applications.
• Attend meetings with relevant parties during the planning process.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Proactivity

Leadership Initiative

Deadline Management

Education

Degree/Masters Planning or Real Estate Degree with RTPI or RICS accreditation

Relevant degree or A-level results

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Planner

Location: York, YO19

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Graduate Planner and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

We're one of the UK's largest and most established housebuilders — FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year.

At Persimmon, We Don't Just Build Homes — We Build Careers. When You Join Us As a Graduate Planner, You'll Benefit From

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development
  
  

What is the role?

As a Graduate Planner with Persimmon Homes (Yorkshire) you will be part of a small yet busy team, handling a varied range of planning applications for both strategic and immediate sites, of varying scales and complexity. The role offers a broad area of responsibility for all areas of the development process including planning policy and promotional work along with detailed development management and delivery.

What You'll Do As a Graduate Planner

• Assessing land development opportunities against company criteria
• Providing advice internally on planning matters
• Preparing and submitting planning applications
• Attending meetings with all relevant parties during the planning process
• Dealing with ongoing planning matters and submitting information to clear planning conditions
  
  

What experience do I need?

• Degree/Masters Planning or Real Estate Degree with RTPI or RICS accreditation and a rounded knowledge of planning
• We would also welcome applicants with a relevant degree or A-level results, without RTPI/RICS accreditation
• Strong interpersonal and all round excellent communication skills
• Proactive and willingness to take the lead on own initiative and under minimal supervision
• A proven ability to work to, thrive on and meet tight deadlines
• Your positive outlook and professional attitude will enable you to deal confidently with colleagues at all levels
  
  

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