Graduate Town Planner – Cardiff – Summer/Autumn 2026

Leaders Romans Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-skilled planning consultancy is seeking a Graduate Town Planner to join their Cardiff office. The ideal candidate will have an RTPI Accredited degree in town planning and a passion for the profession. Join a supportive team with opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and a competitive salary package. Applications close on 31st December 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Staff discounts with many retailers

Free 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme

Salary sacrifice pension

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Qualifications

• RTPI Accredited undergraduate/postgraduate degree in town planning or a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrable commitment to career development.
• Relevant work experience including placements and internships.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentoring to obtain professional membership of the RTPI.
• Participate in the bespoke Graduate Programme.
• Be involved in challenging development projects.

Skills

Passion for town planning

Relevant work experience

Education

RTPI Accredited degree in town planning

Job description

Job Title and Location

Job Title: Graduate Town Planner
Location: Cardiff

Brand and Salary

Brand: Boyer
Salary: Competitive Salary Package

About Us

Boyer is a leading multi-skilled planning and development consultancy who deliver successful planning solutions to enable developments across the UK. With a creative, dynamic and collaborative culture, you will work alongside our team and a wide range of clients on challenging and prestigious development projects.

Role Summary and Key Responsibilities

Boyer (part of LRG) is excited to open our application process for new Graduate Town Planners to join each of our offices, based in Cardiff, Colchester, London, the Midlands and Camberley, from September 2026.

We are looking for candidates with a passion for town planning and a demonstrable commitment to the profession and your career development. You should ideally have an RTPI Accredited undergraduate/postgraduate degree in town planning or a relevant discipline. You will also ideally be able to demonstrate relevant work experience, including placements and internships.

If you join us as a Graduate Town Planner, we will commit to closely supporting your career through our bespoke Graduate Programme. This will include:

• Dedicated Mentoring throughout the programme (and on-going throughout your career);
• An Individual Development Plan to identify key objectives and goals;
• A minimum of 20 hours of training/CPD each year (in various forms); and
• Support and mentoring to help you obtain professional membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

The closing date for applications is 31st December 2025. We do, however, recommend applying as soon as possible as adverts may close sooner if application numbers are very high.

Our Graduate Recruitment process is as follows:

• Online application received and reviewed;
• Online video interview if selected;
• Formal Interviews at your chosen office location if selected

Benefits

• A Competitive Salary;
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays per annum, increasing by one day per year of service, to a maximum entitlement of 27 days;
• Staff discounts with many retailers;
• Free 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme;
• Staff discount on property and financial services;
• Salary sacrifice pension;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Eye care vouchers;
• Support to gain relevant professional qualifications (including payment of professional subscription fees).

Boyer is an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the DevelopmentIndustry.

Please note we do not accept applications submitted by Agencies. We are also unable to support work sponsored visas for Graduate Planners.