Graduate Planning Consultant

Cundall; North East; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Newcastle is looking for a Graduate Planning Consultant to join their growing team. The role involves public consultations, preparing specialist reports, and the opportunity for career progression. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and a keen interest in planning. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonuses for achieving chartered status, and flexible benefits.

Benefits

One-off joining bonus of £1,500

£2,000 bonus on gaining chartered status

25 days' holiday per annum

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• On target to achieve at least a 2:2 degree.
• Interest in Planning with a desire for development and progression.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out public consultation for planning projects.
• Prepare planning statements and sustainability reports.
• Assist in environmental impact assessments and health impact assessments.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Interest in Planning and built environment

Education

Town Planning BEng/MEng degree

Job description

Join Our Team

PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS TO START IN SEPTEMBER 2026

Cundall’s Planning team pride ourselves on our exemplary track record of providing comprehensive and well-informed advice on a broad range of projects. The growing team is led from Newcastle, with developing presence in our London and Edinburgh offices. The team provides planning consultancy services across the UK and internationally.

The Planning team provide an integrated service including pre application discussions covering planning, environmental impact assessments and transportation inputs – and offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skill development, and professional excellence.

The Role You'll Play

This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Planning Consultant to join the specialist Planning group in Newcastle but will also be opportunities to assist on projects across the UK and beyond.

Working closely with colleagues you will carry out public consultation and prepare specialist reports including planning statements, sustainability reports, heritage statements, site waste management plans, sequential tests, health impact assessments and environmental impact assessments for a wide range of developments including urban regeneration schemes, residential projects, education schemes and leisure projects.

You will have the opportunity over time to assume greater levels of responsibility and autonomy as your professional skills develop and will be supported towards Chartership. The team is accredited as a Royal Town Planning Institute Learning Partner, affirming our commitment to professional development.

The Skills You'll Bring

• On target to achieve at least a 2:2 degree.
• You will have completed a Town Planning BEng/MEng degree course which is accredited by either the Royal Town Planning Institute or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Planning and Development only).
• You have a real interest in Planning and the built environment, and crucially - have a thirst for personal development and career progression.
• You have a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, are able to manage your own time to meet deadlines and you have an appreciation of the commercial factors which affect design solutions.
• Given the collaborative and client focussed nature of this role, excellent communication skills and experience of using your initiative to overcome challenges are essential.

What’s in it for you

We offer a competitive starting salary which grows as you develop, as well as many training and development opportunities to make sure you keep progressing.

Aside from this, those who successfully join our graduate scheme also enjoy:

• A one-off joining bonus of £1,500, payable during your first month of employment
• A £2,000 bonus on gaining chartered status with a relevant professional body.
• 25 days' holiday per annum (plus statutory holidays)
• A flexible benefits package which enables you to select additional benefits to suit your personal circumstances.

Graduate Brochure

Must have right to work in the UK, we do not provide sponsorship for this role.

Cundall values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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