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Graduate Town Planner

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GBP 25,000 - 30,000

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Job summary

Join a leading planning firm as a Graduate Planner, where you'll support site progression through planning applications and Local Plan promotions. This role offers a chance to develop your skills in a collaborative environment, making it an ideal opportunity for graduates with relevant qualifications. Be part of a supportive team while embarking on a rewarding career in planning.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Competitive Bonus Scheme
Private Medical Cover
26 Days Holiday
Flexible Benefits
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Qualifications

  • Education to degree level on an accredited RTPI course or related.
  • Excellent research and problem-solving skills required.
  • Clear motivation to study a part-time Masters in Planning.

Responsibilities

  • Support the planning team with progress on planning applications.
  • Undertake research to support planning applications.
  • Evaluate planning prospects of potential development sites.

Skills

Research
Problem-solving
Communication
Organisational Skills

Education

RTPI Accredited Degree
Human Geography Degree

Job description

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**Graduate Planner**

Congleton : hybrid 2 days per week

My client is one of the UKs 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 masters 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 Masters 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

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