Graduate Town Planner

TipTopJob; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

RTPI accreditation support

Training and mentoring

Exposure to diverse projects

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

TipTopJob in Saffron Walden is seeking a Graduate Town Planner to join a growing planning consultancy. You will support with planning applications, research, reports and client work, gaining exposure to a broad range of projects.

This entry-level role offers training, mentoring, and potential RTPI accreditation along with clear career progression in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related subject.
• Ideally working towards RTPI accreditation or interested in pursuing chartership.
• Understanding of the UK planning system.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Enthusiastic and motivated approach to professional development.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning applications, research, reports and client work.
• Support experienced planning professionals and gain exposure to a variety of projects.
• Contribute to planning research and documentation to aid client engagements.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related subject

RTPI accreditation pursuit (preferred)

Job description

Graduate Town Planner : Saffron Walden

Salary: GBP28,000 : GBP30,000 + Benefits

Benefits

• Competitive salary of GBP28,000 : GBP30,000
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Support towards RTPI accreditation and professional development
• Ongoing training and mentoring
• Exposure to a diverse range of planning projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

The Role

An established planning consultancy is seeking a Graduate Town Planner to join their team in Saffron Walden. This role would suit a recent planning graduate who is looking to build their career within the private sector and gain valuable experience across a broad range of planning matters. You will work alongside experienced planning professionals, assisting with planning applications, research, reports and client work. The role offers excellent exposure to a variety of projects and the opportunity to develop your planning expertise within a supportive environment.

Requirements

• Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning or a related subject
• Ideally working towards RTPI accreditation or interested in pursuing chartership
• Understanding of the UK planning system
• Strong communication and report:writing skills
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Enthusiastic and motivated approach to professional development
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and work to deadlines
• Previous planning experience would be beneficial but is not essential

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Town Planner to join a growing consultancy and develop your career within the planning sector.