Graduate Town Planner – Cardiff – Summer/Autumn 2026

LRG; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a passionate Graduate Town Planner to join their team. The role includes mentoring, professional development, and support for obtaining RTPI membership. Candidates should have an RTPI accredited degree and relevant experience. Benefits include competitive salary, annual leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Staff discounts with many retailers

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for town planning.
• Demonstrable commitment to the profession.
• Relevant work experience including internships.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a bespoke Graduate Programme with mentoring.
• Pursue professional membership of the RTPI.
• Engage in a minimum of 20 hours of CPD training each year.

Skills

Passion for town planning

Commitment to career development

RTPI Accreditation

Relevant work experience

Education

RTPI Accredited undergraduate/postgraduate degree

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Graduate Town Planner

Location: Cardiff

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.

Job 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);
• 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.

Graduate Recruitment Process

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

For those successful candidates starting with our business in September 2026, we offer the following 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; and
• Support to gain relevant professional qualifications (including payment of professional subscription fees).

Equal Opportunities

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 Development Industry.

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