Graduate Planner + - Town Planner

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £28,000 - £30,000 per year

Career progression opportunities

RTPI accreditation support

Flexible working

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Graduate Planner to join its London team, offering a clear path to professional development. You will work with experienced planners, clients and authorities to learn the full planning process and contribute to a varied project portfolio.

The role focuses on supporting applications, policy research, and documentation, with opportunities to progress toward RTPI accreditation in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Ideally some planning experience via placement, internship or graduate role.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Support creation of planning statements, reports and documentation.
• Undertake planning policy and development research.
• Liaise with local planning authorities and stakeholders.
• Support senior planners on various projects.
• Monitor planning applications and provide client updates.
• Assist with site appraisals and planning assessments.
• Develop knowledge of UK planning system and legislation.

Skills

Communication skills

Research & analysis

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

Graduate Planner - London

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

A well-established and growing planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Graduate Planner to join its London-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent planning graduate looking to build their career within a supportive consultancy, gain hands-on experience across a varied project portfolio, and work towards their professional development.

The Role

As a Graduate Planner, you will support experienced planners across a range of projects, gaining exposure to the full planning process. You will work alongside clients, local authorities and other consultants while developing your technical and professional planning skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Supporting the preparation of planning statements, reports and other documentation.
• Undertaking planning policy and development research.
• Liaising with local planning authorities and other stakeholders.
• Supporting senior planners with a variety of planning projects.
• Monitoring planning applications and providing updates to clients.
• Assisting with site appraisals and planning assessments.
• Developing knowledge of the UK planning system and relevant legislation.

Requirements

• A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning or a related discipline.
• Ideally some relevant planning experience through a placement, internship or graduate role.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• £28,000 - £30,000 salary
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Support towards RTPI accreditation and professional development.
• Exposure to a varied range of planning projects.
• Training and mentoring from experienced planning professionals.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to develop a long-term career within a growing consultancy.
• London-based position with potential flexible-working arrangements.