Graduate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading land promoter in Cheshire seeks a Graduate Planner to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity for graduates, especially those in accredited RTPI programs or motivated Human Geography graduates. You will assist in planning applications and site evaluations, contributing to impactful projects while gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment. Competitive salary and benefits available.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover – Single Cover

26 days’ holiday

Flexible Benefits

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Degree in RTPI accredited course or Human Geography graduate motivated for Master's in Planning.
• Excellent communication, research, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning team with application and Local Plan promotion.
• Undertake research to support planning applications.
• Evaluate development site prospects.

Skills

Research

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

RTPI accredited degree

Master’s in Planning (part-time)

Job description

**Graduate Planner**

Congleton – hybrid 2 days per week

My client is one of the UK’s most active and successful land promoters based in Cheshire.

This is a superb opportunity for a graduate with – or nearing completion of – an RTPI accredited degree, to kick start a career in planning as part of a successful business. We will also accept applications from Human Geography graduates who are willing to undertake a part-time master’s degree in Planning, typically at The University of Manchester.

Why Apply?

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover – Single Cover
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Responsibilities

As a Graduate Planner, you will support the planning team with the progression of sites through the planning application and Local Plan promotion process. Duties will include:

• Undertaking research to support planning applications and promoting sites to Local Planning Authorities
• Evaluating the planning prospects of potential development sites
• Master planning and assisting in site design
• Attending meetings and interviews with prospective landowners and agents to secure new sites
• Monitoring planning applications and changes in local planning and national planning policies
• Supporting the authoring of representations to Local or Neighbourhood Plan consultations
• Administration of company data held on Local Authorities

Candidate Requirements

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• Education to degree level on an accredited RTPI course or a Human Geography graduate with clear motivation to study a part-time Master’s in Planning
• Excellent ability to undertake research, where problem-solving and initiative are key
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Motivated to learn and develop as your experience in the role increases
• Must be able to work with others in a professional manner in order to support an inclusive and collaborative workplace

If you are looking to kick start your career in planning and be part of a successful and supportive team, then this is the opportunity for you. Apply now!